romper

This is the 2322nd most frequent Spanish word.

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romper

"Romper" means "to break."


In this sentence, 'romper' is used in its literal sense to mean physically breaking something apart.

Ella rompió el jarrón por accidente.

She accidentally broke the vase.


Here, 'romper' is used figuratively to cause emotional distress or heartbreak.

La noticia rompió su corazón.

The news broke her heart.


In this context, 'romper' signifies disrupting or discontinuing certain habits or practices.

Necesitamos romper con las viejas tradiciones para avanzar.

We need to break with old traditions to move forward.