dividió

Dividió is a Spanish word that translates to "divided" in English. It is the third-person singular preterite form of the verb "dividir," which means "to divide." This verb conjugation is used to describe an action that was completed in the past.

For example, in a sentence like "La tarta se dividió entre los invitados," "dividió" indicates that the cake was divided among the guests at a specific point in the past. The subject performing the division is implied or stated elsewhere in the sentence. The verb "dividir" can be used in various contexts, including mathematical division, the separation of physical objects, or the splitting of abstract concepts like opinions or territories.

The preterite tense is crucial for understanding the timing of the action. Unlike the imperfect tense ("dividía"), which describes ongoing or habitual actions in the past, "dividió" signifies a single, completed event. Therefore, "dividió" is employed when referring to a past instance of division. Its usage is common in everyday Spanish conversation and written texts.