divide

to calculate how many times a number is contained in another number

dividir, calcular la división de

• divide one number by another

Collocations divide 10 by 5 · the result of dividing two numbers

• Divide the total cost equally among all members.

  Divide el costo total de manera igual entre todos los miembros.

to separate something into different parts or groups

separar, dividir en partes

• divide sth into sth

Collocations divide a cake into slices · the country was divided into two parts

• Divide the class into groups of four.

  Divide la clase en grupos de cuatro.

to disagree strongly with someone or something

disentenderse, estar en desacuerdo con

• divide sb/sth from sth

Collocations divide people into different groups · a decision that divides the country

• The issue divided the community.

  El tema dividió a la comunidad.

to share something equally among people or groups

dividir, repartir entre

• divide sth between/among sb

Collocations divide the money among the winners · the profits are divided equally between all partners

• Divide the prize money among the three winners.

  Dividir el dinero del premio entre los tres ganadores.

to separate something into different parts or groups

separar, dividir en partes

• divide sth into sth

Collocations divide a large room into smaller rooms · the company was divided into several departments

• The house is divided into two apartments.

  La casa está dividida en dos apartamentos.

to distribute something among people or groups

distribuir, repartir entre

• divide sth between/among sb

Collocations divide the work among team members · the company's profits are divided among shareholders

• Divide the tasks among the volunteers.

  Distribuir las tareas entre los voluntarios.

to oppose or disagree strongly with someone or something

disentenderse, estar en desacuerdo con

• divide sb/sth from sth

Collocations a decision that divides the community · the issue divided people into opposing sides

• The proposal has divided the board.

  La propuesta ha dividido al consejo.

to distinguish or separate something into different parts or groups

distinguir, separar en partes

• divide sth into sth

Collocations the ability to divide complex ideas into simpler concepts · a system that divides tasks into manageable units

• The project aims to divide the research into smaller, more manageable sections.

  El proyecto tiene como objetivo dividir la investigación en secciones más manejables.