divorciado
“divorciado” means “divorced” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
divorced
Also: detached
📝 In Action
Mi hermano está divorciado desde hace dos años.
A2My brother has been divorced for two years.
Él es un hombre divorciado que vive en Madrid.
A2He is a divorced man who lives in Madrid.
A veces parece que el gobierno está divorciado de la realidad.
B2Sometimes it seems like the government is out of touch with reality.
divorcee
Also: divorced man
📝 In Action
El club organiza eventos para divorciados y viudos.
B1The club organizes events for divorcees and widowers.
Él es un divorciado con mucha experiencia en la vida.
B2He is a divorced man with a lot of life experience.
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Quick Quiz: divorciado
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Which sentence correctly describes a man who is no longer married?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'divortiatus', coming from 'divortium' (separation), which originally meant 'to turn in different directions'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'divorciado' offensive?
Not at all. It is the standard, neutral, and legal term for someone whose marriage has ended.
Do I use 'de' after 'divorciado'?
If you are describing who someone is divorced from, you use the verb instead: 'Se divorció de María'. As an adjective, you usually just say 'Está divorciado'.
What is the difference between 'separado' and 'divorciado'?
'Separado' often implies the couple is not living together but might still be legally married. 'Divorciado' means the legal process is complete.