What is the Spanish word for "cleave"?

Learn how to say "cleave" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cleave

Spanish

dividir

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Alternative translations of "cleave"

adherirse
partir

Examples of how to use "cleave" in Spanish

English
A sharp axe cleaves the log in two.
Spanish
Un hacha afilada parte el tronco en dos.
English
They cleave the bread at dinner.
Spanish
Ellos parten el pan en la cena.
English
She cleaved the log with effort.
Spanish
Ella partió el tronco con esfuerzo.
English
He is cleaving the rope now.
Spanish
Él está partiendo la cuerda ahora.
English
We have cleaved to our promise.
Spanish
Hemos sido fieles a nuestra promesa.

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