Separar
Example: Es importante separar la basura para reciclar correctamente.
Definition
"Separar" means to divide or set apart objects, people, or elements from each other. It involves creating a distinction or physical gap between items, as in the example phrase 'Es importante separar la basura para reciclar correctamente,' emphasizing sorting waste for proper recycling.
Etymology
The word "separar" comes from the Latin verb 'separare,' which means 'to divide' or 'to separate.' It is formed by combining 'se-' meaning 'apart' and 'parare' meaning 'to prepare' or 'arrange.' Did you know that this root also gave rise to the English word 'separate'?
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"Separar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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