"Segregar" is a verb.
/seɡɾeˈɣaɾ/
"Segregar" refers to the act of separating or isolating certain elements from others, typically in contexts such as social groups, populations, or substances. In law, it may refer to the separation of individuals based on specific criteria, often leading to discrimination. In medicine, it can relate to the separation of cells or tissues.
The frequency of use of "segregar" is moderate, as it is often found in written contexts, such as academic discussions and legal texts, but is also used in oral speech, especially when discussing social issues or scientific topics.
The school decided to segregate students into groups based on their academic performance.
El informe sugiere que la sociedad tiende a segregar a las personas en función de su origen étnico.
The report suggests that society tends to segregate people based on their ethnic background.
Es importante no segregar a ningún paciente durante el tratamiento.
"Segregar" is not commonly used in specific idiomatic expressions; however, it can often be found in discussions related to social justice, discrimination, and public health where the concept of separation or isolation is significant.
We do not want to segregate the community; the goal is to include everyone.
Algunas prácticas laborales pueden segregar a los empleados por género.
Some workplace practices can segregate employees by gender.
El debate sobre cómo segregar adecuadamente los residuos sigue siendo un tema polémico.
The word "segregar" comes from the Latin "segregare," which means "to separate." It is derived from the prefix "se-" meaning "apart" and "gregare," which means "to gather."