apartado
“apartado” means “section” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
section, paragraph
Also: item, clause
📝 In Action
Debes leer el apartado segundo del contrato antes de firmar.
B1You must read the second section of the contract before signing.
En este apartado, explicamos los resultados del estudio.
B1In this section, we explain the results of the study.
Mira el apartado de 'notas adicionales' al final.
A2Look at the 'additional notes' section at the end.
P.O. Box
Also: post office box
📝 In Action
Mándame la carta al apartado de correos 502.
A2Send the letter to P.O. Box 502.
No tenemos oficina física, solo un apartado postal.
B1We don't have a physical office, just a post office box.
¿Cuál es tu número de apartado?
A1What is your P.O. Box number?
remote, isolated
Also: out-of-the-way, distant
📝 In Action
Viven en un lugar muy apartado de la ciudad.
B1They live in a place very remote from the city.
La cabaña está en una zona apartada del bosque.
B2The cabin is in an isolated area of the forest.
Prefiero las playas apartadas y tranquilas.
B1I prefer remote and quiet beaches.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "apartado" in Spanish:
clause→distant→isolated→item→out-of-the-way→p.o. box→paragraph→remote→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: apartado
Question 1 of 3
If you are reading a contract and want to find 'Section 5', which word do you look for?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'apartar', which comes from the Latin 'ad' (to) and 'partire' (to divide into parts).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'apartado' the same as a paragraph?
Not exactly. While it can be a paragraph, 'apartado' specifically refers to a part of a text that is separated or numbered, like in a law or a list. A standard paragraph in a novel is called a 'párrafo'.
How do I write a P.O. Box address in Spanish?
You write 'Apartado de Correos' followed by the number. For example: 'Apartado de Correos 123, 28001 Madrid'.
Does 'apartado' mean 'apartment'?
No! This is a common false friend. 'Apartment' is 'apartamento' or 'piso'. 'Apartado' means section, P.O. box, or remote.