Quebranto (en. Bankruptcy)
/keˈβɾanto/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Significant loss or damage, especially in the context of resources or assets.
The loss from the investment was evident after the crisis.
El quebranto de la inversión fue evidente después de la crisis.
Emotional or physical wear and tear.
The grief from the death of his friend left him very affected.
El quebranto por la muerte de su amigo lo dejó muy afectado.
Situation of bankruptcy or ruin.
The company suffered a setback that led it to bankruptcy.
La empresa sufrió un quebranto que la llevó a la bancarrota.
Etymology
From the verb quebrantar, which means to break or damage.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heartbreak
Great sorrow or emotional sadness.
quebranto de corazón
economic loss
Significant loss of money or resources.
quebranto económico
to suffer a setback
To experience a significant loss or damage.
sufrir un quebranto
Related Words
damage
Harm caused to something.
daño
to break
To break or fracture something.
quebrar
bankruptcy
Situation of financial insolvency.
quiebra
Slang Meanings
To be in financial trouble.
After the failed investment, he is in distress.
Después de la inversión fallida, está en quebranto.
To feel emotionally unwell.
Since the relationship ended, he lives in heartbreak.
Desde que terminó la relación, vive en quebranto.