división

Meaning

1. (feminine) division, partition, in particular
2. (feminine) division, partition, in particular

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dibiˈsjoŋ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin: dīvīsiō

Cognate with Portuguese: divisão

In summary

Attested since the 13th century (diuisoes, "divisions"). Learned borrowing from Latin dīvīsiōnem. Compare Portuguese divisão.

Sentences

Chegou a xogar na Segunda División .

He came to play in the Second Division.

Esta tarde a acción vai estar na Terceira División .

This afternoon the action will be in the Third Division.

O seu equipo de fútbol xoga na terceira división .

His football team plays in the third division.

É a marca máis alta da historia da primeira división arxentina .

It is the highest mark in the history of the Argentine First Division.

Na actualidade xoga na Terceira División .

He currently plays in the Third Division.

Os vencedores subiron directamente a Segunda División .

The winners went straight up to the Second Division.