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    Quebrada (en. Ravine)

    /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.