Ruptura (en. Rupture)
/rup'tuɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Physical break of an object or material.
The break in the cable caused a blackout in the city.
La ruptura del cable causó un apagón en la ciudad.
Breakdown of relationships, whether friendship or romantic.
After the breakup, they decided to follow separate paths.
Después de la ruptura, decidieron seguir caminos separados.
Break in the continuity of a process or activity.
The break in production affected the supply of products.
La ruptura en la producción afectó el suministro de productos.
Etymology
From Latin 'ruptura', which means 'break' or 'rupture'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
breakup of relationships
Termination of a personal or professional relationship.
ruptura de relaciones
break of silence
Interruption of a period of calm with noise or activity.
ruptura del silencio
breach of contract
Early termination of a legal agreement.
ruptura de contrato
Related Words
break
To break something in such a way that it can no longer be used.
quebrar
fracture
Break of a bone or material.
fractura
interrupt
To stop or break the course of something.
interrumpir
Slang Meanings
Romantic breakup between two people.
That breakup was quite hard for both.
Esa ruptura fue bastante dura para ambos.
Situation of conflict or animosity.
The group has had a rift since the last incident.
El grupo tiene una ruptura desde el último incidente.