Romper (en. Break)

/romˈpeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To divide into parts.

Example Sentence: The glass broke into a thousand pieces.

El vidrio se rompió en mil pedazos.

Definition: To interrupt something.

Example Sentence: To break the silence with a shout.

Romper el silencio con un grito.

Definition: To destroy something that was in good condition.

Example Sentence: Breaking a promise is dishonest.

Romper una promesa es deshonesto.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'rumpere', meaning 'to break'.

Common Phrase: to break the ice

Meaning: To start a conversation to ease tensions.

romper el hielo

Common Phrase: to break the routine

Meaning: To change usual activities to do something different.

romper la rutina

Common Phrase: to break up with someone

Meaning: To end a romantic relationship.

romper con alguien

Related Word: to break

Description: To cause something to break or fracture.

quebrar

Related Word: destruction

Description: The act of destroying, of breaking something into parts.

destrucción

Related Word: fracture

Description: The rupture or breakage of an object.

fractura

Slang Meaning: To break social barriers.

Example: At the party, we managed to break the social barriers between groups.

En la fiesta, logramos romper las barreras sociales entre los grupos.

Slang Meaning: To break the bed.

Example: They are known for breaking the bed at their parties.

Ellos son conocidos por romper la cama en sus fiestas.