verb
English to Spanish Dictionary

sever Meaning in Spanish (sever significado en español)

cortar, romper
cortar in English:sever
Phonetic:ˈkoɾtaɾ
Plural: severs
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de sever en español es cortar, romper. (Separar una parte de un todo, especialmente cortando o rompiendo por completo.)

Definitions of Sever

  1. 1
    verb
    cortar

    To cut off a part from a whole, especially by chopping or breaking completely.

    Separar una parte de un todo, especialmente cortando o rompiendo por completo.

  2. 2
    verb
    romper

    To put an end to a relationship, connection, or tie completely and abruptly.

    Poner fin a una relación, conexión o vínculo de forma completa y abrupta.

Example Sentences

medical

“The surgeon had to sever the nerve to relieve the pain.”

El cirujano tuvo que cortar el nervio para aliviar el dolor.

formal

“They decided to sever all ties with the controversial organization.”

Decidieron romper todos los lazos con la organización controvertida.

general

“The storm caused the power lines to sever, leaving the town in darkness.”

La tormenta hizo que los cables eléctricos se cortaran, dejando al pueblo a oscuras.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

separarromperinterrumpir

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

unirconectarenlazar

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesevered
present participlesevering
nounseverance

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sever tiescollocation

To end a relationship or connection with someone or something.

sever a limbcollocation

To cut off an arm or leg from the body.

sever a connectioncollocation

To break a link or relationship between two things or people.