Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
separación
Pronunciation
IPA/sepaɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounseparation
Example
La separación fue dolorosa para ambos.
The separation was painful for both of them.
More examples
La separación de pareja suele implicar cambios en la rutina diaria.
The separation of a couple often involves changes in daily routine.
Core concept
A gap between things, people, or ideas.
Common phrases
separación de pareja
separation of a couple
separación emocional
emotional separation
separación temporal
temporary separation
Similar words
ruptura: Breaks a relationship or bond so the emotional connection comes to an end.
distancia: Measures the amount of physical space separating people, objects, or locations.
divorcio: Formally dissolves a marriage through legal process, ending the marital bond.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de crear una división o un espacio entre cosas, personas o ideas.
Word origin
From Latin separare through Spanish separar plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, originally indicating the action or result of making things apart.
Usage tips
- Separación denotes physical or formal splits, distancia denotes measurable distance, and ruptura is more common for emotional breakups.