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    Grieta (en. Crack)

    /ˈɡɾjeta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An opening or separation in a surface that goes from one side to another.
    The crack in the wall allowed water to seep through.
    La grieta en la pared permitió que el agua se filtrara.
    Break or fracture of a material.
    I found a crack in the car window.
    Encontré una grieta en la ventana del coche.
    Disagreement or conflict between people or groups.
    The rift between the two political parties is evident.
    La grieta entre los dos partidos políticos es evidente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crīta', meaning 'cut' or 'fissure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open a crack
    To cause a disagreement or conflict.
    abrir una grieta
    cracks in trust
    Distrust that arises between people.
    grietas en la confianza
    it's not just another crack
    Refers to a serious problem.
    no es una grieta más

    Related Words

    fissure
    Opening or cut in a surface similar to a crack.
    hendidura
    fissure
    Thin or narrow rupture that can affect the structure of an object.
    fisura
    fracture
    Breaking or fracturing of an object.
    fractura

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a minor problem that could grow.
    That comment only created a crack between them.
    Ese comentario solo creó una grieta entre ellos.
    A conflict that slowly escalates.
    The crack grew larger when they stopped talking to each other.
    La grieta se hizo más grande cuando dejaron de hablarse.