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separado

seh-pah-RAH-dohse.paˈɾa.ðo

separated, apart

Also: divorced
Two small, identical red houses standing far apart from each other on a green field, emphasizing distance.

📝 In Action

Mis padres están separados, pero se llevan bien.

A2

My parents are separated, but they get along well.

Las mesas estaban separadas por una cortina.

B1

The tables were separated by a curtain.

Necesitas un recibo separado para cada compra.

B1

You need a separate receipt for each purchase.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • legalmente separado – legally separated
  • mantener separado – to keep separate

separated

Also: detached
A thick piece of brown rope that has been cleanly cut into two distinct pieces, lying on a wooden surface, illustrating the result of an action.
infinitiveseparar
gerundseparando
past Participleseparado

📝 In Action

Hemos separado la basura orgánica de la inorgánica.

A2

We have separated the organic trash from the inorganic.

El niño fue separado de sus padres en el tumulto.

B1

The child was separated from his parents in the commotion.

private room

Also: separate section
NounmB1
A cozy, small private dining room in a restaurant, featuring a single table set for two, clearly walled off from the main dining area.

📝 In Action

¿Tienen un separado disponible para diez personas?

B1

Do you have a private room available for ten people?

Reservamos un pequeño separado para la cena de negocios.

B2

We reserved a small private section for the business dinner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reservado (reserved section)
  • salón privado (private hall)

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: separado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'separado' as an adjective describing a relationship status?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
separar(to separate (verb)) — Verb
separación(separation (noun)) — Noun
separadamente(separately (adverb)) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin verb *separare*, meaning 'to pull apart' or 'to divide.' The Spanish word 'separado' is the perfect form of this action, describing something that has been pulled apart.

First recorded: 13th century (as part of the verb 'separar')

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: separatoPortuguese: separado

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'separado' and 'divorciado'?

Both mean separated, but 'separado' usually means they are living apart but are still legally married. 'Divorciado' means the marriage has been officially dissolved by law.

Can I use 'separado' to describe two physical objects?

Absolutely! If two books are not touching, you can say 'Los libros están separados.' It just means they are not together or united.