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    Separa (en. Separate)

    /seˈpaɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To divide or set something apart into distinct parts or elements.
    She separates the light clothes from the dark ones before washing.
    Ella separa la ropa clara de la oscura antes de lavar.
    To establish a distance or distinction between two or more things.
    It is important to separate work from personal life.
    Es importante separar el trabajo de la vida personal.
    To cause two or more things to cease to be together.
    The dog separates the cats when playing.
    El perro separa a los gatos cuando juega.
    To remove oneself or step away from something or someone.
    The teacher separated the students who were arguing.
    El maestro separó a los estudiantes que discutían.
    To designate or reserve something for a specific use.
    I have set aside a special book for you.
    He separado un libro especial para ti.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'separare', which means 'to divide' or 'to set apart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    separate the wheat from the chaff
    To distinguish the valuable from what is not.
    separar el trigo de la paja
    divide and conquer
    If you divide your opponents, it is easier to defeat them.
    separa y vencerás
    to separate oneself from the crowd
    To stand out or differentiate oneself within a group.
    separarse de la masa

    Related Words

    separation
    Action of separating.
    separación
    separator
    An object used for separation.
    separador
    separated
    Something that is not together or related.
    separado

    Slang Meanings

    To separate from a social group.
    After the breakup, he decided to separate from their mutual friends.
    Después de la ruptura, decidió separarse de sus amigos comunes.
    To leave someone.
    He separated from his girlfriend because there was no chemistry anymore.
    Él se separó de su novia porque ya no había química.