Spanish word

fragmentar

Pronunciation

IPA/fɾaɣmenˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbdivide

Example

Voy a fragmentar el archivo en dos partes.

I'm going to divide the file into two parts.

Illustration for fragmentar (divide)

More examples

A veces tengo que fragmentar un mensaje largo para enviarlo por SMS.

Sometimes I have to split a long message to send it by SMS.

Core concept

A whole breaking into many smaller separate pieces.

Common phrases

  • fragmentar un mensaje largo

    split a long message

Similar words

dividir: Divides a whole into a number of parts for sharing, organization, or use.
separar: Separates items that are joined so each becomes an individual part.
partir: Splits something into two or more parts, commonly into halves or sections.
romper: Breaks something by force, causing damage or loss of integrity.

Definition in Spanish

Dividir o partir algo en fragmentos o piezas más pequeñas, de modo que quede formado por partes separadas.

Word origin

From Latin fragmentāre, from fragmentum 'piece' and ultimately from frangere 'to break', meaning to divide or break into fragments.

Usage tips

  • Fragmentar is more formal and common in written, technical, or legal contexts while native speakers usually prefer dividir or partir in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • subdivideverb
  • fragmentverb

Opposites

Related words

  • fragmentadofragmentedadjective
  • fragmentariofragmentaryadjective

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