split up

[/splɪt ʌp/]

phrasal verb

separar-se, terminar um relacionamento

1. to end a romantic relationship or marriage

They split up after five years of dating.

Eles se separaram depois de cinco anos namorando.

2. to divide into smaller groups or parts

The group split up to cover more ground.

O grupo se dividiu para cobrir mais terreno.

3. to break apart or separate something

We need to split up these boxes before shipping.

Precisamos separar essas caixas antes de enviar.

NYC Slang

break up, call it quits

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

separar-se, terminar

Most commonly used for romantic relationships

São Paulo

separar-se, romper

Romper is also used informally for breakups

Rio de Janeiro

separar-se, dar um jeito

Casual/informal usage common

Portugal

separar-se, cortar a relação

More formal or direct phrasing often used

on the rocks

call it a day

go separate ways

part company

Look up more words on Fala2Me

The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more