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    Roto (en. Broken)

    /ˈro.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is not in good condition, that has suffered damage.
    The car is broken and won't start.
    El coche está roto y no arranca.
    It is used to describe something that has been modified or altered from its original state.
    This toy is broken, it can't be used.
    Este juguete está roto, no se puede usar.
    It applies to something that has been interrupted or has stopped functioning.
    The relationship broke when he moved away.
    La relación se rompió cuando él se mudó.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ruptus', which means broken.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heartbroken
    It is said of someone who suffers from love.
    roto de amor
    broken head
    It refers to a person who is disoriented or confused.
    cabeza rota
    broken inside
    It is used to describe someone who is emotionally hurt.
    roto por dentro

    Related Words

    break
    To cause something to break or be destroyed.
    romper
    break
    The act of breaking something.
    ruptura
    to break
    To make something break or fracture.
    quebrar

    Slang Meanings

    In informal contexts, 'broken' can refer to someone who is financially ruined.
    After the party, he was broke.
    Después de la fiesta, se quedó roto.
    It can be used to describe something that is very good or impressive in youth slang.
    That song is broken, I love it.
    Esa canción está rota, me encanta.