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dividir

to divide

verb dee-bee-DEER Less Common

Also means

to split

Usage Note

Dividir can mean dividing a physical space, splitting a group, or performing mathematical division (dividir entre dos). The reflexive dividirse means 'to be split' or 'to branch off'. Do not confuse with repartir ('to distribute') — dividir emphasises the act of separation, while repartir emphasises sharing out shares.

Examples

"Dividieron la tarea en tres partes."

Natural Translation

They divided the task into three parts.

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