Estropeado (en. Broken)

[estropeˈaðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Damaged or ruined, especially in the context of objects.

Example Sentence: The car is broken and won't start.

El coche está estropeado y no arranca.

Definition: That has broken down due to use or time.

Example Sentence: The washing machine has broken down after so many years.

La lavadora se ha estropeado después de tantos años.

Definition: Emotionally affected or in their behavior.

Example Sentence: After the news, he looked troubled.

Después de la noticia, se le notaba estropeado.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb 'estropear,' which means to cause damage or deterioration.

Common Phrase: to be broken

Common Phrase Meaning: To be in poor condition or not functioning.

estar estropeado

Common Phrase: to ruin a surprise

Common Phrase Meaning: To ruin a surprise or special moment.

estropear una sorpresa

Common Phrase: your life is broken

Common Phrase Meaning: To indicate that someone's life has taken an unfortunate turn.

tu vida está estropeada

Related Word: to spoil

Related Word Description: To cause damage or deterioration to something.

estropear

Related Word: damage

Related Word Description: The damage or deterioration that has been caused.

estropeo

Related Word: spoiler

Related Word Description: A person or thing that causes damage.

estropeador

Slang Meaning: In poor condition, used in colloquial language.

Slang Example: That phone is broken, it no longer works.

Ese teléfono está estropeado, ya no sirve.

Slang Meaning: Tired or exhausted, used colloquially.

Slang Example: After the race, I am worn out.

Después de la carrera, estoy estropeado.