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    Descompuesta (en. Broken down)

    /des.komb.pue.s.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that does not function correctly or is broken.
    The machine is broken down and I can't use it.
    La máquina está descompuesta y no puedo usarla.
    Describes an altered emotional or mental state.
    She was distraught over the news she received.
    Estaba descompuesta por la noticia que recibió.
    Indicates that something has become disordered or disorganized.
    The room was a wreck after the party.
    El cuarto quedó descompuesto después de la fiesta.

    Etymology

    Comes from the prefix 'des-' which indicates deprivation or negation, and 'componer', which means to fix or put in order.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be broken down
    To be emotionally affected or in a state of crisis.
    estar descompuesta
    to be a wreck
    Refers to someone who is out of control or acts anarchically.
    ser una descompuesta
    to have a messed-up head
    To be confused or unable to think clearly.
    tener la cabeza descompuesta

    Related Words

    compose
    To restore something that is damaged.
    componer
    disorder
    Lack of order in a place or situation.
    desorden
    disturbed
    Someone who has lost their calm or emotional control.
    trastornada

    Slang Meanings

    To be very unwell emotionally.
    After the breakup, she is a wreck.
    Después de la ruptura, está descompuesta.
    Referring to a place in chaos.
    That room is a total mess.
    Ese cuarto está descompuesta total.