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separate
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separado, independente
not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself
Example
The twins have separate interests and hobbies.
The company operates two separate divisions for manufacturing and sales.
After the argument, they slept in separate beds.
02
separado, distinto
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
03
separado, distinto
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
04
separado, dissociado
have the connection undone; having become separate
to separate
01
separar, dividir
to divide or disconnect something from a larger whole
Transitive: to separate sth | to separate sth from a group or whole
Example
The manager separates recyclables from regular waste in the office.
The team has separated the defective products from the rest of the inventory.
The chef is separating the egg whites from the yolks.
02
separar, dividir
to divide into distinct parts or groups
Transitive: to separate sth into parts or groups
Example
The scientist separated the mixture into its individual compounds for analysis.
She separated her finances into different accounts for savings, bills, and discretionary spending.
The teacher separated the students into groups based on their skill levels for the group project.
03
se separar, divorciar-se
to end the relationship or live apart from a partner
Intransitive
Example
Some couples choose to separate temporarily to reassess their relationship.
She initiated the conversation to separate, citing irreconcilable differences.
The couple mutually agreed to separate, realizing they had grown apart over time.
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separar, dividir
to cause things to become distinct or detached from each other
Transitive: to separate two parts or sections
Example
The mountain range separated the two valleys, each with its own unique ecosystem and wildlife.
The fence separated the neighboring properties, delineating clear boundaries between them.
The zipper separated the two sides of the jacket, allowing the wearer to easily put it on and take it off.
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separar, dividir
to cause things or people to move apart from each other or to break up their connection
Transitive: to separate sb/sth
Example
The referee separated the two boxers as they clinched in the ring.
The referee separated the players during the heated argument on the soccer field, preventing further conflict.
She separated the tangled strands of yarn, carefully untwisting them to unravel the knot.
06
distinguir, separar
to perceive or recognize a distinction or difference between things or individuals
Ditransitive: to separate an aspect from another
Example
She could never separate her emotions from her decision-making process, often leading to impulsive choices.
It 's sometimes difficult to separate fact from fiction in the realm of conspiracy theories.
As a critic, it 's essential to separate one 's personal taste from the objective assessment of artistic merit.
07
separar, dividir
to divide or arrange into distinct categories or groups
Transitive: to separate sth
Example
The museum curator meticulously separated the artworks into different exhibits.
The biologist carefully separated the different species of insects they had collected.
The archaeologist carefully separated the artifacts found at the site.
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separar, divergir
to move or diverge in different directions
Intransitive
Example
The search party separated into smaller teams to cover more ground in the dense forest.
The flock of birds began to separate, dispersing into smaller groups as they migrated south for the winter.
After the argument, they decided to separate and walk home alone, needing time to cool off.
09
separar, dividir
to undergo division or disconnection, resulting in distinct or individual parts moving apart from each other
Intransitive
Example
As the glue dried, the pieces of the puzzle started to separate.
Over time, the continents began to separate, drifting apart due to the movement of tectonic plates.
With the heat of the sun, the ice on the pond started to separate, forming cracks across its surface.
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discriminar, separar
to discriminate between or set apart based on certain criteria such as race, ethnicity, religion, or social class
Transitive: to separate sb
Example
During the apartheid era in South Africa, the government separated people based on their racial identities.
In some societies, caste systems separate people into rigid social hierarchies, restricting interactions and opportunities based on birth.
The practice of redlining in housing markets historically separated neighborhoods by race.
separate
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relativamente, em comparação
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
Separate
01
roupa separada, peça separada
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
02
separata, artigo separado
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
Exemplo
The twins have separate interests and hobbies.
The company operates two separate divisions for manufacturing and sales.
After the argument, they slept in separate beds.
The hotel has separate rooms for guests traveling alone.
The document is divided into separate sections for clarity.
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