Separados (en. Separated)
/se.pa.ra.dos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which has been put at a distance from another or others.
The two groups were separated by a large wall.
Los dos grupos estaban separados por un gran muro.
That are not united or connected.
The roads were separated due to construction.
Los caminos estaban separados debido a la construcción.
Referring to people who do not maintain a close relationship.
After the argument, they decided to live separately.
Después de la discusión, decidieron vivir separados.
Etymology
From Latin 'separatus', which means 'distant' or 'divided'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they are separated
It refers to things or people that are not together.
están separados
to keep separated
It means not allowing two or more things to join.
mantener separados
separated people
It refers to individuals who are not in a romantic or familial relationship.
personas separadas
Related Words
to separate
Action of putting something at a distance from another thing.
separar
to divide
To cut or break something into parts.
dividir
to isolate
To make someone or something alone or apart.
aislar
Slang Meanings
In the context of relationships, it refers to a breakup.
They have been separated for a month.
Ellos están separados desde hace un mes.
Used in the work context, to refer to two teams working in parallel.
The projects are separate but interconnected.
Los proyectos están separados pero interconectados.