dividir

Definitions of dividir
  1. verb
    perform a division
    synonyms: fraccionar
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    antonyms:
    multiplicar, multiplicarse
    combine by multiplication
    type of:
    calcular, computar
    make a mathematical calculation or computation
  2. verb
    cut into slices
    synonyms: rebanar, tajar
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    type of:
    cortar
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  3. verb
    come apart
    synonyms: dividirse, escindir, partir, separar, separarse
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    polarizar
    become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
    astillar, astillarse, picar, resquebrajar
    break off (a piece from a whole)
    apartar, desatar, desfijar, desligar, despegar, desunir
    come to be detached
    seccionar, segmentar
    divide into segments
    partir
    divide into parts, pieces, or sections
    desmembrar
    divide into pieces
    arrebatar
    come off due to an explosion or other strong force
    tronchar
    remove by or as if by cutting
    desoldar
    remove the soldering from
    desprenderse
    come off
    cuartear
    divide into quarters
    type of:
    cambiar, sufrir un cambio
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  4. verb
    make a clean cut through
    synonyms: hender, rebanar, tajar
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    type of:
    cortar
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  5. verb
    make a division or separation
    synonyms: separar
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    types:
    partir, quebrar, romper
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
    disipar, disiparse, dispersar
    to cause to separate and go in different directions
    quebrar, romper
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
  6. verb
    separate into parts or portions
    synonyms: partir, repartir, separar
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    antonyms:
    juntar, reunir, unificar, unir
    act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
    types:
    parcelar
    divide into parts
    astillar, astillarse
    divide into slivers or splinters
    type of:
    cambiar físicamente
    change in physical make-up
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