Colapsado (en. Collapsed)

/ko.lap.'sa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has fallen into a state of instability or has stopped working.
The bridge was collapsed after the earthquake.
El puente estaba colapsado después del terremoto.
Description of a person who is very fatigued or overwhelmed emotionally.
After working so much, he feels collapsed.
Después de trabajar tanto, se siente colapsado.
Indicates a situation or system that has completely failed.
The computer system collapsed due to the overload of users.
El sistema informático se colapsó por la sobrecarga de usuarios.

Etymology

From the verb collapse, which comes from the Latin 'collapsare', referring to fall or cave in.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional collapse
State of extreme distress that causes an emotional breakdown.
colapso emocional
to be collapsed
To feel overwhelmed or exhausted by circumstances.
estar colapsado
to collapse a system
To cause a system to stop functioning properly.
colapsar un sistema

Related Words

to collapse
Verb that means to fall or crumble.
colapsar
collapse
Noun that describes the act of collapsing or the resulting state.
colapso
overwhelmed
Adjective that describes someone who feels overwhelmed by emotions or situations.
abrumado

Slang Meanings

To feel very tired or exhausted.
After the party, I am collapsed.
Después de la fiesta, estoy colapsado.
To be in a complicated and difficult situation to handle.
With so much work, I am collapsed this month.
Con tanto trabajo, estoy colapsado este mes.