How to Say "separated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “separated” is “separado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis padres están separados, pero se llevan bien.
My parents are separated, but they get along well.
Las mesas estaban separadas por una cortina.
The tables were separated by a curtain.
Necesitas un recibo separado para cada compra.
You need a separate receipt for each purchase.
Changing Endings
Like many Spanish descriptions, 'separado' must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'separada' for a female, 'separados' for multiple males/mixed groups, and 'separadas' for multiple females.
Status vs. Action
When talking about marital status, 'separado' often pairs with the verb 'estar' (to be) because it describes a current state or condition.
Forgetting Gender/Number
Mistake: “Mi hermana es separado.”
Correction: Mi hermana es separada. (The adjective must end in -a to match the feminine noun 'hermana'.)
Other Meanings of “separado”
“separado” can also mean:
- used after 'haber' to form perfect tenses(A2)
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