Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
división
Pronunciation
IPA/diβiˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounsplit
Example
Hicimos una división del pastel entre todos.
We split the cake among everyone.
More examples
La división de tareas agilizó el proyecto.
The division of tasks sped up the project.
Core concept
Hands passing slices of cake around a table.
Common phrases
división de tareas
division of tasks
división del trabajo
division of labor
división territorial
territorial division
Similar words
parte: A single piece or segment that forms part of a larger whole.
mitad: One equal half of a whole that results when it is divided into two.
porción: A serving or share that commonly refers to a piece of food.
Definition in Spanish
Acción y resultado de dividir algo en partes, especialmente separar o repartir un objeto o una cantidad entre varias personas.
Word origin
From Latin divisio, from the verb dividere 'to divide', originally denoting the act of separating or distributing.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish división often names the result or concept of splitting or sharing, while verbs like repartir or partir describe the actual action of giving out portions.