separarse

[sepaˈɾaɾse]

/[sepaˈɾaɾse]/ verb

The verdict

“separarse” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #13,563 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#13,563
frequency rank, Spanish
9
letters
14
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Poner distancia, o incrementarla, con otra cosa o entidad.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

separarse vs superarse
78% similar
separarse vs separar
78% similar
separarse vs separaron
78% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for separarse
PropertyValue
Headwordsepararse
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[sepaˈɾaɾse]
Letters9
Frequency rank#13,563
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “separarse” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). separarse lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for separarse is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [sepaˈɾaɾse]. Corpus data places it at rank #13,563 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for separarse, with forms such as "cepararce", "espararse", and "seaprarse". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 3 confusable-pair relationships, "superarse", "separar", "separaron", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is separarse, spelled S-E-P-A-R-A-R-S-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Poner distancia, o incrementarla, con otra cosa o entidad.
  2. 2
    Dicho de dos seres qiue estaban juntos o unidos, tomar caminos diferentes.
  3. 3
    Romper o interrumpir la asociación que se tenía con alguien o con algo, especialmente la relación de pareja (sentimental).
  4. 4
    Obtener una colectividad su autonomía o soberanía con respecto de otra de la cual hacía parte o por la que se hallaba sometida.
  5. 5
    Dejar de ejercer un cargo u ocupación.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cepararce,espararse,seaprarse,sepaarrse,separares,separarrse,separarsse,separasre,separrarse,separrase,seppararse,sepraarse,speararse,ssepararse

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of separarse - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

cepararce2espararse2seaprarse2sepaarrse2separares2separarrse1separarsse1separasre2
Edit distance from "separarse"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "separarse"?
"separarse" is spelled S-E-P-A-R-A-R-S-E. The IPA pronunciation is [sepaˈɾaɾse].
What does "separarse" mean?
As a verb, "separarse" means: Poner distancia, o incrementarla, con otra cosa o entidad.
What words are commonly confused with "separarse"?
"separarse" is commonly confused with "superarse", "separar", "separaron". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "separarse"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "separarse" is [sepaˈɾaɾse]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "separarse" come from?
"separarse" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “separarse”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is S-E-P-A-R-A-R-S-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [sepaˈɾaɾse] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “superarse” - see the side-by-side comparison. separarse vs superarse
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list