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    Rompían (en. They broke)

    rompían

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    It involves the action of causing something to fracture or break.
    The children were breaking the piñata with enthusiasm.
    Los niños rompían la piñata con entusiasmo.
    It refers to the interruption of a state or situation.
    The news broke the calm in the village.
    Las noticias rompían la calma en el pueblo.
    It is used to describe the action of damaging something material or non-material.
    They were breaking the rules of the game without worry.
    Ellos rompían las reglas del juego sin preocupaciones.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'romper', which comes from the Latin 'rumpere', with the same connotation of fracturing or breaking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    break the ice
    To start a conversation in an uncomfortable environment.
    romper el hielo
    break up with
    To end a relationship or commitment.
    romper con
    start to cry
    To suddenly start crying.
    romper a llorar

    Related Words

    break
    Cause something to fracture or break.
    romper
    shatter
    Make something break or fracture.
    quebrar
    wear out
    Make something lose strength or quality through use.
    desgastar

    Slang Meanings

    Breaking something as an act of rebellion
    When they broke the rules, they felt free.
    Cuando rompían las reglas, se sentían libres.
    Using 'break' in a relationship context
    When they said they were breaking up, they really meant ending things with someone.
    Cuando decían que rompían, en verdad se referían a terminar con alguien.