Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
quebradero
Pronunciation
IPA/keβɾaˈðeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounheadache
Example
Este proyecto es un quebradero de cabeza para todos.
This project is a headache for everyone.
More examples
Arreglar la contabilidad fue un quebradero de cabeza el mes pasado.
Fixing the accounting was a headache last month.
Core concept
A persistent source of worry or trouble.
Common phrases
quebradero de cabeza
headache
un quebradero de cabeza
a headache
Similar words
problema: Matter presenting difficulties that must be solved.
lío: Confusing, awkward mess that is hard to sort out.
contratiempo: Brief mishap that interrupts or postpones arrangements.
inconveniente: Minor drawback that creates inconvenience or annoyance.
Definition in Spanish
Designa algo que causa preocupación o molestia, usado especialmente en la locución «quebradero de cabeza».
Word origin
It comes from the verb quebrar 'to break' plus the noun-forming suffix -adero, originally referring to a thing related to breaking and then metaphorically to something that causes worry.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in the set phrase 'quebradero de cabeza' to mean a bothersome problem rather than a literal medical headache, and often pluralized as 'quebraderos de cabeza'.