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    Separó (en. Separated)

    /se.paˈɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something or someone stop being next to another thing or person.
    The mechanic separated the pieces of the engine to repair it.
    El mecánico separó las piezas del motor para repararlo.
    To stop belonging to a group or having a relationship with someone.
    She separated from her husband after many years.
    Ella se separó de su esposo después de muchos años.
    To place or keep in different places or conditions.
    She separated the documents by category.
    Separó los documentos según su categoría.

    Etymology

    From Latin separare, meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to separate from the group
    To stop being with a group of people.
    separarse del grupo
    to separate for a while
    To take a break in a relationship or commitment.
    separarse por un tiempo
    to separate the good from the bad
    To distinguish between the positive and the negative.
    separar lo bueno de lo malo

    Related Words

    separation
    Action of separating or state of being separated.
    separación
    separated
    That has been separated; not together with something or someone.
    separado
    take off
    To separate something that was stuck.
    despegar

    Slang Meanings

    To break a romantic relationship.
    After so many fights, they decided that separating was the best option.
    Después de tantas peleas, decidieron que lo mejor era separarse.
    To emotionally distance oneself from someone.
    She separated from her best friend due to jealousy.
    Ella se separó de su mejor amiga debido a los celos.