dividiendo
/dibidjendo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase "dividing" is translated as dividiendo.
dividiendo refers to the act of splitting something into two or more parts. Depending on your specific context, you might use synonyms such as particionar (to partition) or desglosar (to break down).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the verb repartir is commonly used instead of dividir when you are talking about the context of distributing or sharing something.
How does it change in a sentence?
dividiendo is the gerund (present participle) of the verb dividir. If you wish to use the infinitive form "to divide", use dividir.
How do you pronounce it?
/dibidjendo/
Did you know?
- In a business or accounting context, if you are 'dividing' or breaking down a large sum of money into detailed categories, the preferred term is often desglosar. This comes from the word glosa, which refers to a marginal note or explanation.
- When describing a 'dividing line' in a figurative sense, such as a social or political boundary, Spanish speakers often use the word brecha, which literally means 'gap' or 'breach'.
- In several Spanish-speaking countries, the noun división does not just mean a split, but specifically refers to a high school level of education or a specific military unit.
Examples in context
- – Además, -Dima se aseguró de añadir, sacando su calculadora y dividiendo 0,99 entre 3.000.000 antes de multiplicar por 100- Usted se da cuenta de que sólo perdería el 0,0033%, ¿verdad?"And besides," Dima made sure to add, taking out his calculator and dividing 0.99 by 3,000,000, before multiplying by 100. "You do realize that you would only lose 0.0033%, right?"This sentence demonstrates the use of dividiendo in a mathematical context.Tatoeba #528563 by Shishir, translation #528550 by FeuDRenais
- Necesitamos dividir los recursos equitativamenteWe need to divide the resources fairly
- Vamos a partir las ganancias a mediasWe are going to divide the profits equally
- Vamos a repartir el botín entre todosWe are going to divide the loot among everyone
- Divido mis tareas diarias en bloques de tiempoI divide my daily tasks into time blocks
- Estamos dividiendo los gastos de la cena.We are dividing the dinner expenses.
- El profesor está dividiendo la clase en grupos.The teacher is dividing the class into groups.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are preparing for a group project.
- Mateo¿Cómo vamos a organizar el trabajo?How are we going to organize the work?
- ElenaPodemos empezar dividiendo las tareas entre nosotros.We can start by dividing the tasks between us.
- MateoMe parece una buena idea, Elena.That seems like a good idea, Elena.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo me encargaré de la investigación.Perfect, I will take care of the research.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
