división
Meanings
Noun
1. division, divide
2. split, splitting, cleavage
3. branch, division (section of an institution or organization)
4. partition, partitioning (the division of a territory in two or more parts)
5. separation (e.g. the separation of powers in government)
6. division (mathematics)
7. divisiveness
Examples6
Hay una gran división en el partido.
There's a serious split in the party.
Se han rendido dos divisiones.
Two divisions have surrendered.
Un comandante tuvo que tomar el mando de la división.
A major had to take command of the division.
El cajón de la cómoda tiene varias divisiones.
The bureau drawer has several compartments.
El cociente de la división de 21 entre 7 es 3.
The quotient of 21 divided by 7 is 3.
Se guardaron las aceitunas dentro de las divisiones de la troj.
The olives were kept within the partitions of the storeroom.