Rompió (en. Broke)

/rompiˈo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that something was broken or fractured.
She accidentally broke the vase.
Ella rompió el jarrón accidentalmente.
Refers to a break in a relationship or agreement.
The group broke the contract with the company.
El grupo rompió el contrato con la compañía.
Can mean to interrupt or undo something.
The noise broke the calm of the night.
El ruido rompió la calma de la noche.

Etymology

From Latin 'rumpĕre', which means to break.

Common Phrases and Expressions

break the ice
To start a conversation or activity between people who do not know each other well.
romper el hielo
break the silence
To start to speak after a period of silence.
romper el silencio
break the routine
To change something habitual in daily life.
romper la rutina

Related Words

to break
Verb that means to make something separate into parts.
romper
break
Noun that indicates the action of breaking.
quiebre
broken
Adjective that describes something that is no longer whole or in good condition.
roto

Slang Meanings

To break something forcefully.
He broke it with a kick.
Lo rompió de una patada.
To end a relationship abruptly.
She broke it without warning.
Ella lo rompió sin previo aviso.