Separar
Example: Hem de separar la roba blanca de la de colors abans de rentar.
Definition
"Separar" means to divide or set apart items or groups from each other, often used in contexts like sorting or distinguishing. For example, it applies when you separate white clothes from colored ones before washing to avoid mixing colors.
Etymology
The word "separar" comes from the Latin verb 'separare,' which means to divide or sever. It combines 'se-' meaning apart, and 'parare' meaning to prepare. Did you know that this root also influenced English words like 'separate' and 'separation'?
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"Separar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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