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separators

[/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtərz/]
noun
separadores
1. Devices, objects, or substances used to divide, partition, or keep things apart
The separators in the drawer keep the utensils organized.
Os separadores na gaveta mantêm os utensílios organizados.
2. In technology, characters or symbols used to divide data or text into distinct parts
Use commas as separators between the values in the spreadsheet.
Use vírgulas como separadores entre os valores na planilha.
3. Mechanical devices that remove unwanted substances from a mixture
Oil separators prevent contaminants from entering the system.
Os separadores de óleo impedem que contaminantes entrem no sistema.
4. Physical barriers or dividers used in industrial or commercial settings
The queue separators guide customers through the checkout line.
Os separadores de fila guiam os clientes pela linha de caixa.
Synonyms
dividerspartitionsbarriersdelimiters
Antonyms
connectorsjoinersunifiers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
separadores
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
separadores
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
separadores
No significant regional variation
Portugal
separadores
Same term used in European Portuguese
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