divorcio
divorce
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/diˈboɾ.θjo/
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Cultural Note
Divorce was illegal in Spain until 1981 and remains stigmatized in some traditional Hispanic communities, though attitudes have shifted significantly. In Catholic-majority Latin American countries, divorce rates have risen as social norms evolve. Chile only legalized divorce in 2004.
📝 Example Sentences
El divorcio fue muy difícil para los niños.
The divorce was very difficult for the children.
Tramitaron el divorcio de mutuo acuerdo.
They processed the divorce by mutual agreement.