Romper: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when breaking something with force, creating loud noise and potentially causing damage. Can be used for physical objects or metaphorically.

• She smashed the piñata at the party
• He smashed the glass bottle on the ground

Implies breaking into many small pieces, and is often used for things that are fragile like glass or ceramics.

• The vase shattered when it fell off the table
• His hopes were shattered by the bad news

When something is ruined completely and cannot be used again. This word has a very strong and often negative meaning.

• The hurricane destroyed many homes
• They planned to destroy the old building

Used when something splits or makes a sharp noise, but it's not completely broken. Often describes things like glass, walls, or bones.

• She heard the ice crack under her feet
• The mirror cracked when he dropped it

In Spanish, 'romper' means 'to break.' It is used when something is physically broken or damaged.

• El vaso se va a romper si lo dejas caer.
• No quiero romper tu corazón.

Used when you momentarily stop doing something. It can be a short break and is often planned.

• Let's pause the movie and get some popcorn.
• She took a pause to gather her thoughts before continuing.

Generally used to refer to a longer break, often for relaxation or recovery.

• You should take a rest after your workout.
• The doctor advised her to rest for a few days.

This is used to describe a break or disturbance in an ongoing activity. It often has a negative connotation as it involves stopping something.

• I'm sorry for the interruption, but I need your help.
• The storm caused a brief interruption in the lecture.

Typically used in theater or cinema, an intermission is the break between parts of a performance or movie.

• Let's grab some snacks during the intermission.
• The intermission gave us a chance to discuss the first act.