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to break down
[phrase form: break]
01
estropearse
(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
Example
The machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays.
La maquinaria se descompuso durante el proceso de producción, lo que llevó a retrasos.
The old refrigerator broke down, and we had to replace it.
El viejo refrigerador se descompuso, y tuvimos que reemplazarlo.
02
echarse a llorar
to lose control and start crying
Example
The news of the loss caused her to break down in sorrow.
La noticia de la pérdida la hizo desmoronarse de tristeza.
Witnessing the accident caused the bystander to break down.
Ser testigo del accidente hizo que el transeúnte se desmoronara.
03
desmontar, derribar
to make something crumble and fall apart
Example
The workers broke down the old building for renovation.
Los trabajadores derribaron el viejo edificio para su renovación.
The earthquake caused the old bridge to break down.
El terremoto causó que el viejo puente se desmontara.
04
terminar (sin éxito)
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
Example
The negotiations broke down after hours of intense debate.
Las negociaciones colapsaron tras horas de intenso debate.
The relationship broke down under the pressure of constant arguments.
La relación se fracturó bajo la presión de discusiones constantes.
05
to lose control or suddenly collapse due to overwhelming emotions, exhaustion, or physical strain
Example
The athlete broke down after running a marathon.
Witnessing the accident was too much for her, and she broke down, fainting at the scene.
06
derribar, romper
to destroy a barrier by force
Example
The demolition crew used explosives to break down the old factory's entrance.
El equipo de demolición utilizó explosivos para derribar la entrada de la vieja fábrica.
In some situations, firefighters use an axe to break down doors during rescues.
En algunas situaciones, los bomberos usan un hacha para derribar puertas durante los rescates.
07
descomponer, desglosar
(in mathematics, chemistry, or grammar) to break into smaller parts or components, especially for a detailed analysis or examination
Example
Can you break the complex process down for better understanding?
¿Puedes descomponer el proceso complejo para una mejor comprensión?
The researcher broke the theory down into its fundamental principles.
08
descomponer, fragmentar
to turn a substance into smaller components through chemical reactions
Example
The chemical reaction will break down the pollutant into safer components.
La reacción química descompondrá el contaminante en componentes más seguros.
The heat from the reaction helps break down the complex molecules.
El calor de la reacción ayuda a descomponer las moléculas complejas.
09
descomponer, digerir
to process food in the digestive system and transform it into nutrients
Example
The digestive enzymes help break proteins down into amino acids.
Las enzimas digestivas ayudan a descomponer las proteínas en aminoácidos.
He ca n't break down lactose, so he avoids dairy products.
Él no puede digerir la lactosa, así que evita los productos lácteos.
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