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"Separated" is a form of "separated", an adjective which is often translated as "separado". "Divorced" is an adjective which is often translated as "divorciado". Learn more about the difference between "divorced" and "separated" below.
divorced(
dih
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vorst
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. divorciado
Her parents are divorced and she lives with her dad.Sus papás están divorciados y ella vive con su papá.
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separated(
seh
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puh
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rey
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dihd
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. separado
Owen was separated from his first wife when we met.Owen estaba separado de su primera esposa cuando nos conocimos.
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