divided units

[dɪˈvaɪdɪd ˈjuːnɪts]
nounpl: divided units
unidades divididas
1. Separate or partitioned sections of a larger whole, often used in real estate, property management, or organizational structures where a single entity is split into multiple independent or semi-independent parts
The apartment building was converted into divided units for individual ownership.
O prédio de apartamentos foi convertido em unidades divididas para propriedade individual.
2. In mathematics and commerce, quantities or amounts that have been separated into smaller portions or allocations
The inheritance was distributed in divided units among the beneficiaries.
A herança foi distribuída em unidades divididas entre os beneficiários.
3. Military or organizational sections that operate with some degree of autonomy within a larger structure
The company operated through divided units, each with its own management.
A empresa operava através de unidades divididas, cada uma com sua própria gestão.
In Brazil, 'unidades divididas' is commonly used in real estate transactions and property law, particularly when discussing condominiums or fractional ownership. In the USA, this term is prevalent in commercial real estate, property management, and organizational restructuring contexts. The concept reflects modern approaches to space utilization and asset division in urban environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
subdivided unitsseparate unitspartitioned sectionssectional divisionscompartmentalized units
Antonyms / Antônimos
unified unitsconsolidated unitsintegrated unitscombined unitswhole units

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidades divididas
Standard term used in real estate and property contexts
São Paulo
unidades divididas / unidades fracionadas
Both terms are commonly used in commercial and real estate documentation
Rio de Janeiro
unidades divididas / lotes divididos
Emphasizes the division aspect in property parceling
Portugal
unidades divididas / unidades fraccionadas
Portuguese spelling with 'c' in 'fraccionadas' is preferred

Related Words

subdivisionpartitionsegmentationcompartmentalizationfragmentationallocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer
split the difference
carve up the territory
break it down into sections
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