English–Spanish
“break-in” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/irupˈθjon/
Example
La policía detuvo a los sospechosos después de la irrupción en la casa.
The police arrested the suspects after a break-in at the house.
How to say “break-in” in Spanish
“Break-in” in Spanish is irrupción.
A sudden, disruptive incursion that forces its way into a situation or place.
Example sentences with irrupción
La irrupción policial sorprendió a los vecinos.
The police raid surprised the neighbors.
Tips for using irrupción
- Contrast with incursión, which often implies a planned raid, because irrupción stresses suddenness and disruption and appears often in headlines about interventions or abrupt events.