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"Parting" is a form of "parting", a noun which is often translated as "la despedida". "Parted" is a form of "part", a noun which is often translated as "la parte". Learn more about the difference between "parting" and "parted" below.
parting(
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dihng
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la despedida (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Their parting was anything but amicable, and their children suffered for it.Su despedida no fue nada amistosa, y sus hijos sufrieron por ello.
b. la separación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I may be a miracle worker, but you'll have to wait a long time if you want the parting of the sea.Puede ser que obre milagros, pero tendrás que esperar mucho tiempo si quieres la separación del mar.
a. la raya (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Bibi combed her hair over and over until she got the parting perfect.Bibi se peinó el pelo una y otra vez hasta que se hizo la raya perfecta.
b. la carrera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Tim likes to wear his parting straight down the middle of his head.A Tim le gusta llevar la carrera justo en el medio de la cabeza.
c. el partido (M) (Central America) (Ecuador) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Mexico
Do you like your parting on the left or the right?¿Te gusta el partido a la izquierda o la derecha?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. de despedida (invariable)
They gave me a watch as a parting gift.Me dieron un reloj como regalo de despedida.
part(
part
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (section)
2. (piece)
b. el repuesto (M) (replacement part)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We'll need to order the part from the manufacturer.Tendremos que pedir el repuesto al fabricante.
3. (proportion)
5. (measure)
6. (side)
b. la carrera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Do you prefer a center, left, or right part?¿Prefieres la carrera al centro, a la izquierda o a la derecha?
c. el partido (M) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
That middle part really suits you.Ese partido en medio te sienta mucho.
9. (music)
a. la parte (F) (vocal or instrumental line)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The piano part is very difficult.La parte del piano es muy difícil.
b. la partitura (F) (written score)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Do you have a copy of the violin part for tonight's concert?¿Tienes una copia de la partitura para violín para el concierto de esta noche?
10. (installment)
b. el episodio (M) (TV, radio)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
All the parts of this series were excellent.Todos los episodios de esta serie eran excelentes.
c. el fascículo (M) (of serialized book)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The tenth part was published in November 1950.El décimo fascículo se publicó en noviembre de 1950.
12. (thing)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
That's the easy part.Eso es lo fácil.
The hard part was saying goodbye to her.Lo difícil fue despedirme de ella.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
13. (to separate)
14. (hairstyle)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do you part your hair on the side or in the middle?¿Te haces la raya al lado o en el medio?
The groom parts his hair on the left.El novio se peina con la carrera a la izquierda.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
16. (to move apart)
17. (to leave)
a. separarse
Anna can't bear the idea of parting from him.Anna no soporta la idea de separarse de él.
18. (to break)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
20. (incomplete)
