div

a short form of the word 'divisor' used in mathematics to indicate that one number is divided by another

divisor, número que divide a otro

• in an equation

Collocations div in mathematics

• In the equation 10 ÷ 5 = 2, the number 5 is the div.

  En la ecuación 10 ÷ 5 = 2, el número 5 es el divisor.

a short form of the word 'divine' used as a nickname for someone considered to be very attractive or special

persona divina, diosa, ídolo

• used as a term of endearment

Collocations div in slang

• She's such a div, everyone wants to be her friend.

  Ella es una diva, todos quieren ser su amiga.

to shorten or make something shorter

acortar, recortar

• take off part of sth

Collocations div a sentence

• The editor div the article to fit it into the magazine.

  El editor acortó el artículo para que cupiera en la revista.

to damage or destroy something, especially by cutting it

dañar, destruir

• damage sth

Collocations div a tree branch

• The storm div many trees in the park.

  La tormenta dañó muchos árboles en el parque.

to dance a type of fast, lively dance called the 'jive'

bailar jive

• dance the jive

Collocations div a night out

• They like to div at parties.

  Les gusta bailar jive en las fiestas.

to drink a small amount of an alcoholic drink, especially as part of a drinking game or to celebrate something

tomar un trago, beber una copa

• drink a small amount

Collocations div a shot of whiskey

• Let's div to the new year.

  Brindemos al nuevo año.

in sports, a player who is very good at scoring goals or points for their team

jugador estrella, goleador

• be a star player

Collocations div in soccer

• He's the div of his team.

  Él es la estrella de su equipo.

to be very surprised or shocked by something that happens, especially when it is bad news

quedarse sin palabras, sorprenderse mucho

• be stunned

Collocations div at the news

• She div when she heard about her father's illness.

  Se quedó sin palabras al enterarse de la enfermedad de su padre.