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    Grietas (en. Cracks)

    /ˈɡɾjetas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Openings or indentations in an object or surface.
    The cracks in the wall are a sign that the structure is damaged.
    Las grietas en la pared son un signo de que la estructura está dañada.
    Breaks that can appear in materials such as soil, cement, or stone.
    After the earthquake, many houses had cracks in the walls.
    Después del terremoto, muchas casas presentaban grietas en las paredes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cretā', which means break or fissure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cracks in the skin
    It refers to the marks or wrinkles that appear on the skin, often due to a lack of hydration.
    grietas en la piel
    emotional cracks
    It represents unresolved wounds or traumas in a person's psyche.
    grietas emocionales

    Related Words

    fissure
    Opening or fracture that affects the integrity of an object.
    fisura
    to split
    To break or crack something.
    rajar

    Slang Meanings

    To show emotional weakness or vulnerability.
    Don't show cracks, keep your facade strong.
    No muestres grietas, mantén tu fachada fuerte.
    To have hidden problems that may come to light.
    In their relationship, there are cracks that only they know.
    En su relación hay grietas que solo ellos conocen.