Break

/bɹˈe‌ɪk/

/ˈbɹeɪk/

Definición y Significado de "break"

to break

VERBO

romper, quebrar

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Transitive: to break sth

1.1

romper, quebrar

to become damaged and separated into pieces because of a blow, shock, etc.

escapar, fugarse

to manage to get away from captivity

romper, fracturar

to cause a crack and a separation in one of the bones of the body

Transitive: to break a bone

violar

to fail to obey the law

Transitive: to break a law

romper, dejar inoperativo

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

Intransitive

romper, interrumpir

to end or interrupt something, particularly a sentence, remark, or course of action

Transitive: to break a situation or course of action

6.1

hacer un descanso

to put a temporary halt to something, particularly in order to have a drink or eat something

6.2

mitigar la caída, amortiguar la caída

to try to lessen the force or impact of a fall

6.3

superar, romper

to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it

6.4

romper, liberarse de

to do one's best to make a habit go away

quebrar, romper

to destroy someone in a mental sense

Transitive: to break sb

7.1

romper, quebrar

to negate a strike, particularly by replacing the striking workers

7.2

romper

to make someone confess, submit, or obey, particularly by hitting or torturing them

7.3

romper

to weaken someone or something in order to destroy them

mudarse

(of a boy's voice at the age of 13 or older) to become permanently deeper

Intransitive

8.1

cambiar la voz

(of a person's voice) to change in tone due to going through intense emotion

descifrar

to unravel the secret or find the meaning behind something

Transitive: to break a secret or complex problem

difundir

(of news) to be released or made known to the public

Intransitive

10.1

darse a conocer

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

separarse

(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee

Intransitive

cortar

to cut through the surface level of the skin and cause bleeding

Transitive: to break the skin

romper

to make a set become incomplete, particularly by taking or destroying one of its parts

Transitive: to break a set

cambiar

to exchange a sum of money for the same amount but in smaller bills or coins

Transitive: to break a bill

abrir el juego

(primarily in the game of billiards, snooker, or pool) to be the first player who strikes at the beginning of a game

Intransitive

romper

to rise through the surface of sea, pool, etc.

Transitive: to break the surface of water

estallar

(of weather conditions) to experience a drastic change, particularly after a period of stability

Intransitive

17.1

romper

(of waves of water) to fall or be dissolved into foam, particularly on the shoreline

17.2

abrir, amanecer

(of a day, dawn, or a storm) to begin

17.3

abrir

(of clouds) to clear out or show an opening

forzar, romper

to use force in order to open something secure such as a safe

Transitive: to break a safe compartment

Break

SUSTANTIVO

descanso, vacaciones

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

fractura, rotura

a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone

What is a "break"?

A break, in the context of a noun, refers to a fracture or crack in hard tissue, like bone, typically caused by injury or underlying medical conditions. It involves the separation or disruption of the bone structure, often resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of function in the affected area. Healing a break usually requires medical attention, which may involve casting or surgery depending on the seriousness of the injury. Proper treatment and recovery are essential for restoring function and preventing complications in the affected bone.

ruptura, interrupción

some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

gran oportunidad, suerte

an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success