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    Rompen (en. Break)

    /ˈrompen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause something to separate into parts or to be damaged.
    They break the toys when they play carelessly.
    Ellos rompen los juguetes cuando juegan sin cuidado.
    To interrupt or end something abruptly.
    They break the silence with a loud crash.
    Rompen el silencio con un fuerte estruendo.
    To establish unexpectedly or without warning.
    They usually break the rules in this class.
    Rompen las reglas usualmente en esta clase.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rumpere', which means to break or shatter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break the ice
    To start a conversation or make an atmosphere feel more comfortable.
    rompen el hielo
    break someone's heart
    To cause someone great emotional pain.
    romper el corazón
    break the rules
    To not follow the established rules.
    romper las reglas

    Related Words

    break
    Verb that means to cause something to separate or to be damaged.
    romper
    broken
    Adjective that describes something that has been broken.
    roto
    quebrar
    Synonym that also implies breaking.
    quebrar

    Slang Meanings

    To break something with intensity or emotion.
    That party broke everything, we had an amazing time.
    Esa fiesta rompió todo, la pasamos increíble.
    To break in the context of casually dating someone.
    Did you break up with her or are you just on a break?
    ¿Te rompiste con ella o solo están en un receso?