división
/dibiˈsjon/
In Spanish, 'splitting' is translated as división.
división is used in formal settings to denote the act of dividing something into two or more parts. Depending on your specific context, other terms may be more appropriate: if you are talking about breaking something up into many smaller parts, you might use fraccionamiento. If you are physically splitting an object or group into two equal parts, the expression partir en dos is used. And if you want to split the check at a restaurant, you say dividir la cuenta.
Meaning: instance of splitting (noun)
Which one should you use?
división refers generally to the act of dividing something into two or more parts, whereas fraccionamiento is a formal term specifically for the division or breaking up of something into smaller parts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the verb repartir is used to mean 'to distribute' or 'to share out', which can be used in the context of splitting something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of división is divisiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/dibiˈsjon/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, using the verb partir for splitting can also mean 'to leave' or 'to depart', which can lead to confusion in fast-paced conversations.
- In a political context, if a party undergoes a 'splitting', Spaniards often use the term fractura to describe the sudden or painful break within the group.
- If you are talking about the splitting of a single cell in biology, Spanish speakers often use fisión instead of the more common división.
Examples in context
- La división de tareas entre los empleados fue justa.The splitting of tasks among the employees was fair.
- El fraccionamiento de la herencia fue complicado debido a las diferencias familiares.The splitting of the inheritance was complicated due to family differences.
- Vamos a dividir el costo del viaje entre todos.Let's split the cost of the trip among everyone.
- Decidieron partir en dos la pizza para que todos pudieran probarla.They decided to split the pizza in two so that everyone could try it.
- Vamos a repartir los gastos equitativamente.We are going to split the expenses equally.
- La división de la célula es muy rápida.The cell division is very fast.
- Hubo una división en el partido político.There was a split in the political party.
- La división de tareas nos ayudará mucho.The division of tasks will help us a lot.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a project at work.
- LucíaNecesitamos una división clara de las responsabilidades.We need a clear division of responsibilities.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Lucía, eso evitará confusiones.You are right, Lucía, that will avoid confusion.
- Lucía¿Podemos hacer la división hoy mismo?Can we do the split today?
- AlejandroSí, yo me encargo de la planificación.Yes, I will take care of the planning.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry división, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
