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    Separación (en. Separation)

    /se.pa.ɾaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of dividing or separating something into parts.
    The separation of tasks facilitates their completion.
    La separación de las tareas facilita su realización.
    State resulting from being distant or far apart.
    The separation between the two countries has caused many problems.
    La separación entre los dos países ha causado muchos problemas.
    Dissolution of a union, such as a marriage.
    The separation was difficult for both.
    La separación fue difícil para ambos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'separatio', which means 'action of separating'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    separation of assets
    Legal regime that establishes individual ownership in marriage.
    separación de bienes
    separation of powers
    Principle that establishes the division of functions among the organs of the state.
    separación de poderes
    separation of classes
    Differentiation between different social groups.
    separación de clases

    Related Words

    to separate
    Action of dividing or distancing things or people.
    separar
    distancing
    Action of maintaining physical or emotional distance.
    distanciamiento
    disunion
    State of being separate or divided.
    desunión

    Slang Meanings

    To cut the relationship
    After the separation, I decided to cut off all communication.
    Después de la separación, decidí cortar toda comunicación.
    To take a different path
    After the separation, both took different paths in life.
    Después de la separación, ambos tomaron caminos diferentes en la vida.