Quebrado (en. Broken)
/keˈβɾaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is broken or damaged.
The vase is broken after the fall.
El jarrón está quebrado después de la caída.
Said of a person: who has suffered a disappointment or an emotional failure.
After the breakup, he felt broken.
Después de la ruptura, se sentía quebrado.
That causes economic difficulties or is in a critical financial situation.
The company was bankrupt after the economic crisis.
La empresa quedó quebrada tras la crisis económica.
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb "quebrar," which comes from the Latin 'crepare.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
broken-hearted
Referring to a person who has suffered a romantic disappointment.
quebrado de amor
to not be broken
To be in a good economic or emotional situation.
no estar quebrado
broken by life
Someone who has gone through many difficulties.
quebrado por la vida
Related Words
to break
To break or cause something to fracture.
quebrar
bankruptcy
Financial state in which a person or company cannot meet its obligations.
quiebra
broken
Said of a thing that has been destroyed or weakened.
quebrantado
Slang Meanings
To be very emotionally affected.
After the argument, he is broken.
Después de la discusión, está quebrado.
To refer to someone who is in a bad financial situation.
I can't go out, I'm broke.
No puedo salir, estoy quebrado.
To feel exhausted or tired.
After the party, I was drained.
Después de la fiesta, quedé quebrado.