Quebrada (en. Gorge)

/keˈβɾaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A relief form characterized by a deep cut in the land.
The quebrada is an ideal place for hiking.
La quebrada es un lugar ideal para el senderismo.
Break or fracture of an object.
The crack in the rock caused a dangerous fall.
La quebrada en la roca causó una caída peligrosa.
verb
The act of breaking something.
He broke the silence with a shout.
Él quebró el silencio con un grito.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'quebrar', of Latin origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

voice break
Alteration in the quality of the voice, often due to emotion or tension.
quebrada de voz
to fall into a problem
To find oneself in a difficult or compromising situation.
caer en quebrada

Related Words

quebrar
To break something.
quebrar
quiebre
Break, especially in a situation or relationship.
quiebre

Slang Meanings

Emotional or mental imbalance.
After the breakup, he felt in a quebrada.
Después de la ruptura, se sintió en una quebrada.
To be in an unfavorable situation.
He was left in a quebrada after losing his job.
Se quedó en quebrada después de perder el trabajo.