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    Separan (en. Separate)

    /se.paˈɾan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To eliminate the connection or bond between two or more things.
    The researchers separate the different components of the sample.
    Los investigadores separan los diferentes componentes de la muestra.
    To divide into parts or sections.
    When we reach the intersection, the routes separate.
    Cuando llegamos al cruce, se separan las rutas.
    To distance oneself or become inaccessible.
    During the fight, they separate to calm down.
    Durante la pelea, ellas se separan para calmarse.

    Etymology

    From Latin separare, which means 'to make apart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    separating waters
    They mark a clear difference between two opinions or situations.
    separan aguas
    separating paths
    They indicate that two or more people or things will take different routes.
    separan caminos
    separating tastes
    They refer to the diversity in preferences or choices.
    separan los gustos

    Related Words

    separation
    Act of separating; state of being separated.
    separación
    division
    Action of dividing something into parts.
    división
    isolation
    State of being separated from others.
    aislamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To distance oneself from a complicated situation.
    I am so tired of this drama, I need to separate myself from this.
    Estoy tan cansado de este drama, necesito separarme de esto.
    To end a relationship.
    They decided to separate after years together.
    Decidieron separarse después de años juntos.