Separen (en. Separate)

[seˈpaɾen]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of dividing or separating something into parts or sections.
The teacher requested that the groups be separated for the work.
El profesor pidió que se separen los grupos para el trabajo.
To make a distinction between two or more elements.
It is important that personal invoices be separated from business ones.
Es importante que se separen las facturas personales de las de negocio.
To set apart or move something away from another object.
Separate the chairs to create more space.
Separen las sillas para que haya más espacio.

Etymology

From Latin 'separare', which means 'to part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

separate the paths
Indicates that two routes or directions are moving away from each other.
separen los caminos
separate the matters
Requests that several topics or situations not be mixed together.
separen los asuntos

Related Words

separation
Action of separating or the condition of being separated.
separación
separator
An object used to separate or divide.
separador

Slang Meanings

To put distance
Sometimes it's good for them to separate to reflect.
A veces es bueno que se separen para reflexionar.
Not to come together
Separate your relationships if they don't make you happy.
Separen sus relaciones si no los hacen felices.