divorciarse
to get divorced
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/di.boɾˈθjaɾ.se/
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Cultural Note
Divorcing in Hispanic culture can carry social weight, especially in older generations or rural areas. The reflexive form 'divorciarse' emphasizes the mutual or personal nature of the action. 'Separarse' (to separate) is sometimes used as a softer alternative.
📝 Example Sentences
Mis padres se divorciaron cuando yo tenía diez años.
My parents got divorced when I was ten years old.
Decidieron divorciarse después de mucho pensarlo.
They decided to get divorced after thinking about it a lot.