Divorcio (en. Divorce)

/diˈβoɾsjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The action of legally dissolving a marriage.

Divorce is a process that can be difficult in many cases.

El divorcio es un proceso que puede ser difícil en muchos casos.

The state of being divorced.

She is on her second divorce and feels stronger than ever.

Ella está en su segundo divorcio y se siente más fuerte que nunca.

The ruling of a court declaring the dissolution of the marriage.

The judge issued the divorce at this morning's hearing.

El juez dictó el divorcio en la audiencia de esta mañana.

From the Latin 'divortium', which means separation.

express divorce

A type of divorce that is processed quickly and simply.

divorcio express

amicable divorce

Divorce in which the parties reach an agreement without conflict.

divorcio amistoso

mutual divorce

Divorce in which both parties agree to the separation.

divorcio en común

separation

The action of separating, whether in romantic or marital relationships.

separación

marriage

Legal union between two people that establishes mutual rights and duties.

matrimonio

custody

Legal right of a person regarding the care and upbringing of a child.

custodia

express divorce

Everything happened so quickly that we called it express divorce.

Salió todo tan rápido que lo llamamos divorcio exprés.

tailored divorce

They decided on their tailored divorce, each choosing what suited them.

Decidieron su divorcio a la carta, cada uno eligiendo lo que le convenía.