was separated from
[wəz ˈsɛpərˌeɪtəd frəm]
verb phrase
foi separado(a) de
1. past tense passive voice indicating that two or more people, things, or entities were divided, disconnected, or kept apart from each other
The child was separated from his parents at the airport.
A criança foi separada de seus pais no aeroporto.
2. to have been divided or split into distinct groups or locations
The twins were separated from each other when they started school.
Os gêmeos foram separados um do outro quando começaram a escola.
3. to have been removed or detached from a connected state
The pages were separated from the binding.
As páginas foram separadas da encadernação.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, immigration, and family contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it gained particular prominence in discussions about family separation policies. The phrase carries emotional weight when discussing family separations and is used formally in legal proceedings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
worlds apart - completely separated by distance or circumstances
torn apart - emotionally separated or divided
come between - to cause separation
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