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    Separación (en. Separation)

    /se.pa.raˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A process by which two or more elements are divided or moved away from each other.
    The separation of waste is important for recycling.
    La separación de los residuos es importante para el reciclaje.
    The situation of being or being apart.
    The separation of the couple was painful.
    La separación de la pareja fue dolorosa.
    Division or physical or emotional distance between people or things.
    The separation between the two communities grew over time.
    La separación entre las dos comunidades creció con el tiempo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'separatio', which comes from 'separare', meaning 'to put aside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    separation of powers
    Division of government functions into different branches.
    separación de poderes
    separation of property
    Legal regime in which the assets of two spouses are not shared.
    separación de bienes
    separation for family reasons
    Distancing between family members due to conflicts.
    separación por motivos familiares

    Related Words

    to separate
    Action of dividing or removing from the union.
    separar
    separated
    That is or feels distant or different.
    separado

    Slang Meanings

    To break up with someone in a relationship context.
    After the separation, I decided to focus on myself.
    Después de la separación, decidí enfocarme en mí mismo.
    Distancing from a group or community.
    The separation from his group of friends was unexpected.
    La separación de su grupo de amigos fue inesperada.