Separadas (en. Separated)

/se.paˈɾa.das/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Reference to things or people that are distant or divided.
The rooms are separated by a door.
Las habitaciones están separadas por una puerta.
Not in union or contact.
The families were separated by a long distance.
Las familias estaban separadas por una larga distancia.
State of one who has ended a relationship.
After the argument, they decided to be separated for a time.
Después de la discusión, decidieron estar separadas por un tiempo.

Etymology

From the verb separar, which comes from the Latin separare.

Common Phrases and Expressions

separated at birth
Refers to twins or siblings who were born in different places or adopted by different families.
separadas al nacer
separate paths
Indicates that two people or things have taken different directions or decisions in their lives.
caminos separados
separate voices
Refers to opinions or statements that are individual and not unified.
voces separadas

Related Words

separate
Make something or someone go from being one to being part of several.
separar
distance
Increase the space between two things.
distanciar
divide
Separate into parts or portions.
dividir

Slang Meanings

Being emotionally distanced from someone.
Since they separated, he is very sad.
Desde que se separaron, él está muy triste.
Not having contact with someone due to a breakup.
His friends have been separated since the divorce.
Sus amigos están separados desde el divorcio.