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"Separado" is a form of "separado", an adjective which is often translated as "separated". "Conviviente" is an adjective which is often translated as "coexisting". Learn more about the difference between "conviviente" and "separado" below.
conviviente, el conviviente, la conviviente(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. coexisting
Estos pueblos convivientes viven en armonía.These coexisting peoples live in harmony.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. cohabitant
Renata y yo fuimos convivientes durante toda la carrera.Renata and I were cohabitants all through our degree.
3. (live-in lover) (Andes)
Regionalism used in Chile
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a. partner
Mis padres son conservadores, por lo que preferirían que viviera con Manuel como mi esposo, no como mi conviviente.My parents are conservative, so they'd prefer if I lived with Manuel as my husband, not as my partner.
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separado(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. separated
Mis padres estaban separados y ahora vuelven a estar juntos.My parents were separated and now they are together again.
b. divorced
María está separada y prefiere estar soltera.María is divorced and prefers to be single.
a. separate
Los niños deben estudiar en habitaciones separadas para concentrarse mejor.The children must study in separate rooms so that they focus better.
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