Partiría (en. Would leave)

/paɾˈtiɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To divide or separate something into parts.
If I had to, I would divide the cake into six portions.
Si tuviera que partiría el pastel en seis porciones.
To leave or move away from a place.
I would head to the mountain if the weather permitted.
Partiría hacia la montaña si el clima lo permitiera.
To decide to start a journey.
On Saturday, I would leave to visit my friends.
El sábado, partiría para visitar a mis amigos.

Etymology

From Latin 'partīre', meaning 'to divide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to divide the hour
To distribute time into segments.
partir la hora
to split in two
To divide something into two equal parts.
partir en dos
to start at a disadvantage
To start in a less favorable situation.
partir con desventaja

Related Words

to leave
Verb that means to divide or separate.
partir
partition
The action of dividing something into parts.
partición
divisible
That can be divided.
partible

Slang Meanings

To leave in a significant way.
When we told him the truth, it was like it would leave his world shattered.
Cuando le dijimos la verdad, fue como partiría su mundo.
To leave quickly.
Last night, the party was so good that everyone would leave at dawn.
Anoche, la fiesta estaba tan buena que todos partirían al amanecer.