diviso
The English phrase 'divided' is translated into Italian as diviso.
diviso is used to describe something that is separated or split into pieces. In mathematical contexts, use diviso per to express the meaning 'divided by'. When you want to say that something is divided into specific parts or sections, use the preposition in after the word, forming the phrase diviso in.
Meaning: separated or split into pieces (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Depending on the noun, you will use divisa for feminine singular, divisi for masculine plural or divise for feminine plural.
Did you know?
- In Italian music theory, the term divisi is used as a performance instruction telling a section of instruments to split into two or more separate parts.
- When describing a 'divided' opinion, Italians often use the phrase opinioni divise, but they may also use spaccato, which literally means 'cracked' or 'split open'.
- The phrase diviso in due can be used colloquially to describe someone who is 'torn' or 'conflicted' between two choices, similar to the English 'divided heart'.
Examples in context
- Sei diviso due fa tre.Six divided by two is three.This sentence is useful for showing a simple division calculation using diviso.Tatoeba #713913 by Guybrush88, translation #713155 by CM
- È diviso in tre parti.It's divided into three parts.This sentence shows how to use diviso to describe something split into parts.Tatoeba #3298544 by Guybrush88, translation #3821604 by CK
- Dodici diviso tre fa quattro.Twelve divided by three is four.This sentence is useful for another mathematical division example using diviso.Tatoeba #2811603 by Guybrush88, translation #1304582 by candistyx
- Siamo divisi sulle questioni politicheWe are divided on political matters
- La città è divisa in diverse zoneThe city is divided into different areas
- I beni sono stati separati equamenteThe assets have been divided equally
- La decisione ha scisso il gruppoThe decision has divided the group
- Siamo divisi su quale sia il miglior ristorante della cittàWe are divided on which is the best restaurant in the city
- Abbiamo deciso di dividere i costi dell'affitto a metàWe've decided to split the rent costs in half
- Le persone sono divise in due fazioni politichePeople are divided into two political factions
- La strada è stata divisa in corsie separate per ridurre il trafficoThe road has been divided into separate lanes to reduce traffic
- I voti degli studenti sono stati divisi in categorie diverseThe students' grades have been divided into different categories
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Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are looking at a piece of cake.
- FrancescoIl dolce è già diviso?Is the cake already divided?
- SofiaSì, l'ho diviso io.Yes, I divided it.
- FrancescoIl pezzo è troppo piccolo.The piece is too small.
- SofiaÈ diviso in parti uguali, Francesco.It is divided into equal parts, Francesco.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
