Splitting in spanish
pronunciation: terible part of speech: adjective
split3 = dividir, partir, cortar, bifurcarse. [Verbo irregular: pasado y participio split]
Example: In the mechanised paper fibre process individual pages are soaked and split so that acid-free paper can be put between the two layers.more:
» be split on = haber división de opiniones.
Example: They were split on whether the library or bookstore had a more friendly environment = Hubo división de opiniones en cuanto a si la biblioteca o la libreria ofrecía un entorno más amigable.» split down the middle = quedarse en tablas.
Example: The result was a virtual split down the middle on some aspects of the systems, with staff on one side and students on the other.» split + hairs = discutir sobre nimiedades, ser demasiado quisquilloso, ser demasiado preciso, buscarle tres pies al gato, buscarle cinco pies al gato, rizar el rizo, hilar demasiado fino.
Example: This volume is too long, contains too many lengthy theoretical arguments that often split hairs, and is written in a tedious prose style.» split into = dividir en.
Example: The notation is non-expressive, and is split into groups of three digits as in DC.» split into + bits = trocear, dividir en trozos.
Example: In practice, once the barriers are broken down in children antagonistic to reading, everything blends into the flux of a whole experience split into bits only by the dictates of a school timetable.» split + Nombre + down the middle = dividir Algo por la mitad, dividir Algo en partes iguales.
Example: Polls indicate that the public is split down the middle on whether to remain in the EU or not.» split + Posesivo + sides with laughter = desternillarse de risa, morirse de risa, partirse de risa, reírse a mandíbula batiente, mondarse de risa, troncharse de risa, troncharse de reír.
Example: His dad pronounced the strange term to the best of his ability and the young man split his sides with laughter.» split up = dividir.
Example: In any case it is best to split up the work among all those involved, having an adult in charge of each group.splitting = división, separación.
Example: The most obvious threat is the splitting of the media sector into separate information and entertainment sectors.more:
» ear-splitting = ensordecedor.
Example: Suddenly, an ear-splitting siren went off and people began to panic.» hair-splitting [hairsplitting] = demasiado sutil, demasiado puntilloso, discusión sobre nimiedades.
Example: Amazingly, this has done little to temper their penchant for legalese and hair-splitting on international law.» paper splitting = separación mediante papel.
Example: Paper splitting is a technique that involves the placing of 2 sheets of support paper coated with gelatine on to both surfaces of the object to be split and separated at the right moment, when there is sufficient bonding between support papers and object.» side-splitting = para partirse de risa, de partirse de risa, hilarante.
Example: The author combines southern warmth with unabashed emotion and side-splitting hilarity.» splitting headache = dolor de cabeza espantoso, jaqueca terrible.
Example: A total of 87 people had been admitted to hospital with the same symptoms: high blood pressure, splitting headache, high temperature and sore throat.» splitting up = división.
Example: New topics develop not merely by fission -- the splitting up of established subjects -- but also by fusion -- the merging of previously distinct subjects.