divisive

BrE /ˈdɪvɪsɪv/ AmE /ˈdɪvɪsɪv/

adjective en → es

1 CAUSING DISAGREEMENT [attributive, predicative] B2

causing disagreement or arguments between people

divisorio, que causa división

  • a divisive issue/topic

Collocations divisive policies · divisive comments

  • The election was seen as a very divisive event.

    La elección se consideró un evento muy divisorio.

2 POLITICAL [attributive] C1

relating to or causing division between political groups or parties

políticamente divisivo, partidista

  • divisive politics

Collocations divisive policies · divisive rhetoric

  • The politician's divisive stance on immigration has caused controversy.

    La postura divisiva del político sobre la inmigración ha causado controversia.