Buscar
to break
01
romper
to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way
1.1
romper
to become damaged and separated into pieces because of a blow, shock, etc.
Ejemplo
The tree branch broke during the heavy storm.
The mirror broke when it fell off the wall.
The toy car broke after it collided with the wall.
The chair legs couldn't support his weight and broke.
02
violar
to manage to get away from captivity
03
romperse
to cause a crack and a separation in one of the bones of the body
04
violar
to fail to obey the law
05
romperse
(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable
06
cortarse
to end or interrupt something, particularly a sentence, remark, 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
amortiguar
to try to lessen the force or impact of a fall
6.3
batir
to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it
6.4
perder
to do one's best to make a habit go away
07
destrozar
to make someone emotionally devastated to the point that they consider returning to their normal life almost impossible
7.1
romper
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
08
mudarse
(of a boy's voice at the age of 13 or older) to become permanently deeper
8.1
cambiar la voz
(of a person's voice) to change in tone due to going through intense emotion
Ejemplo
The conference will break for a networking session in the afternoon.
We'll break for a coffee after this meeting.
Shall we break for a moment to grab some refreshments?
We'll break briefly and then get back to work.
The team decided to break for a snack during their long hike.
09
descifrar
to unravel the secret or find the meaning behind something
10
difundir
(of news) to be released or made known to the public
10.1
darse a conocer
to tell someone some important news, often bad news
Ejemplo
His voice broke as he spoke about the loss of his beloved pet.
Her voice broke as she described the accident.
During the emotional farewell, his voice broke as he said goodbye.
11
separarse
(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee
12
cortar
to cut through the surface level of the skin and cause bleeding
13
romper
to make a set become incomplete, particularly by taking or destroying one of its parts
14
cambiar
to exchange a sum of money for the same amount but in smaller bills or coins
15
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
16
romper
to rise through the surface of sea, pool, etc.
17
estallar
(of weather conditions) to experience a drastic change, particularly after a period of stability
17.1
romper
(of waves of water) to fall or be dissolved into foam, particularly on the shoreline
17.2
abrir
(of a day, dawn, or a storm) to begin
17.3
abrir
(of clouds) to clear out or show an opening
18
abrir
to use force in order to open something secure such as a safe
Break
01
descanso
a rest from the work or activity we usually do
02
fractura
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.
03
break
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
04
salto
an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success
05
break
the act of breaking something
06
break
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
07
break
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
08
break
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
09
break
a sudden dash
10
break
the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool
11
fuga
an escape from a place, typically where one is being held against their will
12
break
any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare
13
break
to win a game in which it is your opponent's turn to serve (= hit the ball across the net first)
14
break
the occurrence of breaking
15
break
an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)
17
pausa
a short pause in a TV or radio program for advertisement
18
break
a period of time during the school day when students are not in class, often used for relaxation, refreshment, or other activities
Ejemplo
The storm's strong winds can break branches off the trees.
He accidentally broke the pencil while sharpening it.
The kids tend to break their toys if they play too roughly.
Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.
The top athlete in the competition broke multiple records this year.
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