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Divorced Meaning in English

word · lemma: divorce

/dɪˈvɔɹst/
di-VORST
/dɪvˈɔːst/
di-VAWST

Definición

If someone is divorced, their marriage has legally ended and they are no longer married to their former husband or wife. It can also describe two people whose marriage has ended.

Uso & Matices

Usually used after 'be': 'He is divorced.' Common pattern: 'get divorced' for the process, 'be divorced' for the state. Don't confuse it with 'separated', which often means the couple is living apart but not legally divorced.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

My aunt is divorced and lives alone.

basic

Are your parents divorced?

basic

They got divorced last year.

basic

I didn't know she was divorced until she mentioned her ex-husband.

natural

He's been divorced for years, but he still talks to his ex.

natural

Getting divorced was hard, but she's happier now.

natural