Separó (en. Separated)

se-pa-ró

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something separate or to divide it.
She separated the books onto different shelves.
Ella separó los libros en diferentes estantes.
To take distance or move away from someone or something.
He separated from his friends to focus on his studies.
Separó de sus amigos para concentrarse en sus estudios.
To designate something for a specific purpose.
He set aside money to buy a gift.
Él separó un dinero para comprar un regalo.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'separar', from the Latin 'separare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

separate waters
Take a clear position between two sides.
separar aguas
separate the wheat from the chaff
Distinguish what is valuable from what is not.
separar el trigo de la paja
separate oneself from the flock
Act independently or differently from the majority.
separarse del rebaño

Related Words

separation
The action of separating or the state of being separated.
separación
separated
That is distanced or set apart from something or someone.
separado
apart
Something that is far away or separated.
apartado

Slang Meanings

To suddenly break away from a romantic relationship.
He separated from his partner without giving any explanations.
Se separó de su pareja sin darle explicaciones.
To distance oneself from a social group or circle of friends.
After the fight, he separated from the group.
Después de la pelea, se separó del grupo.