1. Distinct or individual sections or components that are kept or exist independently
The machine was delivered in separate parts.
A máquina foi entregue em partes separadas.
2. In legal or formal contexts, divided or disconnected portions of something
The contract was negotiated in separate parts.
O contrato foi negociado em partes separadas.
3. Distinct groups or factions that are not unified
The company operates as separate parts with different management.
A empresa funciona em partes separadas com gerenciamentos diferentes.