Quiero el divorcio
/kjeɾo el diboɾθjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I want a divorce' is translated into Spanish as Quiero el divorcio.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'I want the divorce' because Spanish uses the definite article el (the) in this context.
How does it change in a sentence?
While 'Quiero el divorcio' uses a noun, Quiero divorciarme uses the reflexive verb divorciarse to express the same intent.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo el diboɾθjo/
Did you know?
- The word divorcio shares a root with the English word 'diverge'. Both come from the Latin 'di-' meaning 'apart' and 'vergere' or 'vertere' meaning 'to turn'.
- Because of the influence of the Catholic Church, the term anulación is sometimes used instead of divorcio to describe a marriage that is declared null and void from the start.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, there is a legal process called divorcio exprés that allows couples to end a marriage without needing to prove a reason or 'fault' for the split.
Examples in context
- Quiero el divorcio.I want a divorce.This sentence is useful for saying 'I want a divorce.' using Quiero el divorcio.Tatoeba #1868799 by Shishir, translation #1857546 by Spamster
- Buenos días, necesitamos hablar sobre nuestra situación matrimonial. Deseo divorciarme.Good morning, we need to talk about our matrimonial situation. I wish to get divorced.
- Hola, necesitaba hablar contigo. Quiero divorciarme.Hi, I needed to talk to you. I want to get divorced.
Example conversation
A couple is having a serious argument in the living room.
- MateoElena, ya no podemos seguir así.Elena, we cannot go on like this.
- ElenaEstoy de acuerdo, Mateo.I agree, Mateo.
- MateoEntonces, quiero el divorcio.Then, I want a divorce.
- ElenaEstá bien, buscaremos un abogado.All right, we will find a lawyer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
