separamos
“separamos” means “we separate” in Spanish (present tense habit or current action).
we separate, we separated
Also: we are separating, we sort
📝 In Action
Nosotros siempre separamos el vidrio del plástico.
A1We always separate the glass from the plastic.
Ayer separamos la ropa por colores.
A2Yesterday we separated the clothes by color.
Nos separamos en dos grupos para el juego.
B1We are separating into two groups for the game.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: separamos
Question 1 of 2
If you hear 'Ayer separamos los papeles,' what does it mean?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'separare', which comes from 'se-' (apart) and 'parare' (to prepare or make ready). Literally, it means to make something ready by putting it aside.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'separamos' is past or present?
You have to look at the rest of the sentence. Words like 'ahora' (now) mean it's present, while 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'anoche' (last night) mean it's past. If there's no time word, the speaker usually assumes you know from the conversation!