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partir
to cut, to split
To divide something into parts by cutting, splitting, or breaking
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divide into parts
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-ir
verb suffix
Partir means to cut or to split — think of it as dividing something into parts0. Just like in English you can part0 your hair down the middle.
partir
to cut, to slice
To part something into pieces with a knife or similar tool.
Partir el pan en rebanadasCut the bread into slices
¿Puedes partir la sandía?Can you slice the watermelon?
to split, to divide
To part something into two or more sections.
El río parte la ciudad en dosThe river splits the city in two
Partió la manzana por la mitadShe divided the apple in half
to break, to crack
To part something forcefully, breaking or cracking it open.
Partir una nuez con el cascanuecesTo crack a walnut with the nutcracker
Le partió el labio de un golpeHe split his lip with a punch
partirse
to break, to split
When something parts itself — it breaks or splits on its own.
Se partió el brazo en la caídaHe broke his arm in the fall
La rama se partió por el peso de la nieveThe branch split under the weight of the snow
partir
to leave, to set off
To part ways with a place — to leave or set off on a journey
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Partir also means to leave — think of parting0 ways with a place or person, as in departing0.
partir
to leave, to set off, to depart
To part ways with a place — to begin a journey or trip.
Partimos hacia Roma a las siete de la tardeWe leave for Rome at seven in the evening
El explorador partió solo al amanecerThe explorer set off alone at dawn
partir de
to start from, to proceed from
To part from a point — to use something as a starting point or basis.
Partamos de la idea más básicaLet's start from the most basic idea
El análisis parte de datos realesThe analysis proceeds from real data
a partir de
from, starting from (time or point onward)
Parting from a specific moment or point — everything from that point onward.
A partir de mañana iré al gimnasioStarting from tomorrow I'll go to the gym
A partir de aquí, el camino se vuelve difícilFrom here on, the path becomes difficult