Añicos (en. Smithereens)
/aˈɲikos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Pieces or fragments resulting from breaking an object.
Translation: The vase fell to the ground and was left shattered.
El jarrón cayó al suelo y quedó hecho añicos.
Translation: Small parts or fragments of something.
Translation: The letter was torn apart and only shards of paper remained.
La carta fue destrozada y solo quedaron añicos de papel.
Translation: Reference to something that has been destroyed or crumbled.
Translation: The relationship ended in shards after the argument.
La relación terminó en añicos tras la discusión.
Etymology
Translation: It comes from the Latin 'anicus', which means 'fragment' or 'piece'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Translation: shattered
Translation: It means that something is completely broken or destroyed.
hecho añicos
Translation: in shards
Translation: It indicates that something has been broken into small parts.
en añicos
Related Words
Translation: to destroy
Translation: To break into pieces or completely ruin something.
destrozar
Translation: to fragment
Translation: To divide into parts or fragments.
fragmentar
Translation: splinter
Translation: Sharp fragment or piece of broken material.
esquirla
Slang Meanings
Translation: To be very sad or emotionally affected.
Translation: After the breakup, he feels in shards.
Después de la ruptura, se siente en añicos.
Translation: To refer to a chaotic or uncontrolled situation.
Translation: The party ended in shards when the police arrived.
La fiesta terminó en añicos cuando llegó la policía.