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división

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division

Also: math problem
NounfA1
A wooden board with twelve apples being separated into three equal groups of four.

📝 In Action

La división es más difícil que la multiplicación.

A1

Division is harder than multiplication.

No entiendo cómo hacer esta división.

A1

I don't understand how to do this division problem.

Nueve entre tres es una división exacta.

A2

Nine divided by three is an exact division.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • multiplicación (multiplication)

Common Collocations

  • hacer una división – to do a division problem
  • signo de división – division sign

division

Also: separation, sharing
NounfA2
A single loaf of bread being sliced into several equal pieces.

📝 In Action

La división de tareas fue justa.

A2

The division of tasks was fair.

Hay una división clara entre el jardín y la calle.

B1

There is a clear division between the garden and the street.

La división de la tarta fue en ocho partes.

A2

The splitting of the cake was into eight parts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • separación (separation)
  • partición (partition/splitting)

Antonyms

  • unión (union/joining)

Common Collocations

  • división del trabajo – division of labor
  • línea de división – dividing line

division

Also: league, branch
NounfB1
A large building with different colored doors, each representing a different department.

📝 In Action

Ella trabaja en la división de ventas.

B1

She works in the sales division.

Mi equipo favorito está en segunda división.

A2

My favorite team is in the second division (second league).

La división acorazada avanzó al amanecer.

B2

The armored division advanced at dawn.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • primera división – first division (top league)
  • división de marketing – marketing division

division

Also: rift, split
NounfB2
A large green field with a deep physical crack running through the middle, separating two groups of people.

📝 In Action

Hay mucha división en el partido político.

B2

There is a lot of division in the political party.

La decisión causó una división familiar.

B2

The decision caused a family rift.

La división de opiniones es evidente.

C1

The division of opinions is evident.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • discordia (discord)
  • desacuerdo (disagreement)
  • cisma (schism/deep split)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sembrar división – to sow division
  • división interna – internal division

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "división" in Spanish:

math problem→sharing→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: división

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'Ten divided by two' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
dividir(to divide) — Verb
dividido(divided) — Adjective
divisor(divisor) — Noun
divisorio(dividing/separating) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
decisióncanciónmisión
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'divisio', which comes from 'dividere' (to force apart or separate). It shares the same roots as the English word 'divide'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: divisionItalian: divisionePortuguese: divisão

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'división' only refer to math?

No! While it's a primary term in math, it's also used for corporate departments, sports leagues, and even emotional or political disagreements between people.

Is there a plural form?

Yes, 'divisiones'. Note that when you make it plural, the accent mark on the 'o' disappears.

What's the difference between 'división' and 'reparto'?

'División' is more formal or mathematical. 'Reparto' is specifically about distributing or handing things out, like mail or roles in a movie.