Separarnos (en. Separate us)

/se.pa.'ɾaɾ.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of dividing or distancing oneself from a group or another person.
We decided to separate so that each could follow their own path.
Decidimos separarnos para que cada uno pudiera seguir su propio camino.
Establishing a physical or emotional distance between individuals.
After the discussion, the best thing was to separate for a while.
Después de la discusión, lo mejor era separarnos un tiempo.
Breaking a relationship or bond.
Sometimes it's necessary to separate to grow as individuals.
A veces es necesario separarnos para crecer como personas.

Etymology

From Latin 'separare', which means 'to put aside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to separate for a while
Temporarily distancing ourselves to reflect.
separarnos por un tiempo
I don't want to separate us
I wish to maintain closeness and unity.
no quiero separarnos
to separate forever
To definitively break the ties that bind us.
separarnos para siempre

Related Words

separation
Action of separating or the state of being separated.
separación
distance
Measure of the space between two points or people.
distancia
isolation
State of being alone or separated from others.
aislamiento

Slang Meanings

Detaching
We need to detach for a while to think.
Necesitamos despegarse un rato para pensar.
Cutting the tie
He decided to cut the tie after everything that happened.
Él decidió cortar el lazo después de todo lo que sucedió.