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to break up
[phrase form: break]
01
terminar (una relación)
to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one
Intransitive: to break up | to break up with sb
Example
She had to break up with him because they wanted different things.
I immediately broke up with my boyfriend when I found out that he was cheating on me.
He decided to break up after she moved away for college.
02
romperse, descomponerse
to become separated into pieces
Intransitive
Example
The glass vase fell off the table and broke up into many sharp shards.
The ice on the pond started to break up as the temperatures rose in the spring.
Over time, the waves and erosion caused the rocky cliff to break up into smaller stones.
03
dispersar
to put an end to a gathering and cause people to go in different directions
Transitive: to break up a crowd or group activity
Example
The teacher had to break up the heated argument between the students in the classroom.
The referee had to break up the fight on the soccer field before it escalated further.
As the storm approached, the lifeguard had to break up the beach party for safety reasons.
04
terminar, disolverse
(of a gathering or meeting) to be concluded, with individuals going their separate ways
Intransitive
Example
The meeting will break up around 4:00 PM.
The festival will break up with a fireworks display.
After the awards ceremony, the audience will break up.
05
desmenuzar, fragmentar
to cause something to be separated into pieces
Transitive: to break up sth
Example
The kids broke up the old toys for a craft project.
He broke up the ice into smaller cubes for the drinks.
Can you break up the branches for easier disposal?
06
disolver, descomponer en un líquido
to make something disappear by mixing it into a liquid
Transitive: to break up a substance
Example
Add vinegar to break up the mineral deposits in the coffee machine.
The enzyme helps to break up complex molecules into simpler forms.
The detergent is designed to help break up the oils and fats in water.
07
intervenir para separar, dispersar una pelea
to intervene and stop a physical or verbal fight between individuals
Transitive: to break up a fight or people fighting
Example
The bouncer had to break up a brawl at the nightclub.
The law enforcement officer stepped in to break up the altercation on the street.
The teacher intervened to break up the students ' argument.
08
romper, quebrar
to break something with force, often producing a loud sound
Transitive: to break up sth
Example
The explosion broke up the boulders, scattering debris in all directions.
The strong gust of wind broke up the old tree branch, causing it to fall to the ground.
09
partirse de risa, romper en carcajadas
to start laughing really hard
Transitive: to break up sb
10
cerrar, separar
(of schools) to close for a holiday
Intransitive
Example
School breaks up next week.
The school traditionally breaks up for summer vacation in June.
Parents plan family vacations around when schools break up.
11
romper, deshacer
(of a connection or association) to end due to the separation of those involved
Intransitive
Example
The business collaboration broke up without any prior warning.
The alliance broke up as conflicting interests became irreconcilable.
The deal broke up unexpectedly, causing disappointment.
12
romper, desgajar
to strike with force using a tool such as a pickaxe, typically on icy or rocky surfaces
Transitive: to break up ice or rock
Example
The heavy machinery was used to break up the large rocks in the quarry.
13
desprenderse, fragmentarse
(of an iceberg or glacier) to break and release smaller pieces of ice
Intransitive
Example
In certain conditions, frozen lakes can suddenly break up, creating a spectacle of moving ice masses.
The Arctic sea ice tends to break up during the summer months, forming navigable channels.
During the thaw, the icy crust on the mountain began to break up, revealing bare rock.
14
dividir, separar
to divide a particular thing into several smaller parts or entities
Intransitive
Example
The task was broken up into simpler steps for clarity.
They decided to break up the project into manageable sections.
In order to reduce traffic congestion, the city proposed breaking up the major road into smaller lanes.
15
quebrarse, colapsar
to experience extreme stress leading to a nervous breakdown
Intransitive
Example
Strong social support can prevent individuals from breaking up in difficult times.
A healthy work-life balance is vital to avoid breaking up due to stress.
Personal well-being is crucial to avoid breaking up under pressure.
16
interrumpir, fallar
to have trouble talking or seeing clearly because of a weak or unstable signal
Intransitive
Example
Video calls often break up in areas with weak internet connections.
The live stream broke up during the heavy downpour.
The airplane 's altitude caused the Wi-Fi signal to break up.
17
animar, variar
to add something interesting to make an activity or situation less boring
Transitive: to break up a boring activity or situation
Ejemplo
She had to break up with him because they wanted different things.
I immediately broke up with my boyfriend when I found out that he was cheating on me.
He decided to break up after she moved away for college.
They decided to break up after two years of dating.
He found it hard to break up with her, but he knew it was the right decision.
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