Quebrantada (en. Broken)

/ke.bran'ta.da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which has been broken or fractured.
The trust I had in him became broken after the betrayal.
La confianza que tenía en él se volvió quebrantada después de la traición.
Said of a health or emotional state: that is deteriorated.
His health was broken after the accident.
Su salud estaba quebrantada tras el accidente.
Referring to a bond or relationship: that has been damaged or broken.
The relationship between the friends became broken after the argument.
La relación entre los amigos se volvió quebrantada tras la discusión.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'quebrantarse', which means to break or decompose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

broken heart
Emotional state of deep sadness due to loss or heartbreak.
corazón quebrantado
broken spirit
Feeling of discouragement or depression.
espíritu quebrantado
broken promises
Commitments that have not been fulfilled.
promesas quebrantadas

Related Words

breaking
Action of breaking or shattering something.
quebrantamiento
breakable
That can be broken or shattered.
quebrantable
breaker
That causes breakage or harm to something.
quebrantador

Slang Meanings

To be in trouble or in a difficult situation.
After losing my job, I feel broken.
Después de perder el trabajo, me siento quebrantada.
To feel emotionally shattered.
After the breakup, I was completely broken.
Tras la ruptura, estaba completamente quebrantada.