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feminine

/sepaɾaˈθjon/

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Translation

separation

Word origin

From Latin separatio, from separare ('to set apart'), formed from se- ('apart') plus parare ('to prepare, to make ready').

Origin
Latin
Root
separare
English cognates
separate, separation

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralseparaciones

Examples

.

Her parents' separation was very hard for her.

.

There is a clear separation between work and personal life.

, .

After the separation, each of them went their own way.

residuos reciclaje.

The separation of waste helps recycling.

¿ ?

What is the distance between the two cities?

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This word is part of lesson 73.