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to shatter
01
despedaçar, quebrar
to break suddenly into several pieces
Intransitive
Example
The window shattered when struck by a heavy object.
The mirror shatters into shards when it is hit by the ball.
The glass shatters into fragments as it falls to the ground.
02
estilhaçar, quebrar
to break or smash something into small pieces
Transitive: to shatter a breakable object
Example
The high-speed collision shattered the ceramic figurines on the shelf.
The impact of the collision shattered the windshield of the car.
The earthquake shattered the windows of the buildings in the city.
03
destruir, quebrar
to severely disrupt or destroy something abstract
Transitive: to shatter something abstract
Example
The scandalous revelation shattered the public 's faith in the politician 's integrity.
The defeat in the championship game shattered the team 's confidence.
The tragic news of the accident shattered their hopes for a peaceful vacation.
Exemplo
The window shattered when struck by a heavy object.
The mirror shatters into shards when it is hit by the ball.
The glass shatters into fragments as it falls to the ground.
If you drop it, the glass will shatter.
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