Rompiera (en. Broke)
/romˈpieɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of breaking or causing something to crack.
If I were to break the silence, everyone would realize.
Si yo rompiera el silencio, todos se darían cuenta.
Expression of a desire or hypothesis related to breaking something.
I wish he would break with the past.
Ojalá que él rompiera con el pasado.
Situation where one imagines breaking a norm or rule.
If I broke the rules, there would be consequences.
Si rompiera las reglas, tendría consecuencias.
Etymology
From the verb romper, which comes from the Latin 'rumpere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
if I were to break the ice
Expression used to start a conversation.
si yo rompiera el hielo
Related Words
break
verb that indicates causing something to separate or crack.
romper
broken
adjective that describes something that has been broken or cracked.
roto
Slang Meanings
Breaking up with someone
I decided it was time for me to break up with my partner.
Decidí que era hora de que rompiera con mi pareja.
Making a major change in life
When he broke from his routine, he felt freer.
Cuando rompiera con su rutina, se sintió más libre.