Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
hender
Pronunciation
IPA/enˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbsplit
Example
El hacha puede hender el tronco con facilidad.
The axe can split the log easily.
More examples
Un comentario hiriente puede hender la autoestima.
A hurtful remark can split self-esteem.
Core concept
A log split lengthwise by an axe, leaving a narrow deep cleft.
Similar words
partir: Divides an object into two or more pieces by applying force, often by breaking it apart.
cortar: Cuts material with a blade or scissors, separating parts by slicing through.
abrir: Opens a closed object or lid so its interior or contents become accessible.
Definition in Spanish
Significa partir o abrir algo en dos mediante un corte o un golpe, dejando una raja estrecha y profunda.
Word origin
From Latin findere 'to split', via Old French fendre and related to Portuguese fender, with a medieval Spanish change of initial f to h.
Usage tips
- Written with an initial h that is silent in modern Spanish, hender is somewhat literary and in conversation speakers usually prefer partir or romper, while rasgar is used for tearing cloth or paper.