This is the 4700th most frequent Portuguese word.
dividida
"Dividida" in English refers to a "split," "dispute," or "division," often used in sports to describe a contested ball or situation.
In this context, 'dividida' means 'torn' or 'in doubt', showing a state of indecision between two choices.
Ela ficou dividida entre escolher arte ou ciência como sua carreira.
She was torn between choosing art or science as her career.
Here, 'dividida' implies 'divided' among individuals, demonstrating differing opinions within a group.
A opinião da equipe estava dividida sobre qual estratégia seguir.
The team's opinion was divided on which strategy to follow.
In this case, 'dividida' refers to a physical clash or tackle happening in a sports context, specifically in football.