Spanish Conversation · Level 159
30 words
Spanish word
quebrantar
Pronunciation
IPA/keβɾanˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbviolate
Example
No quebrantes las normas de la casa.
Do not violate the house rules.
More examples
El jugador quebrantó las reglas y fue expulsado.
The player violated the rules and was expelled.
Core concept
A torn contract with clauses ripped apart.
Common phrases
quebrantar las reglas
violate the rules
quebrantar la ley
violate the law
Similar words
violar: Break a law or agreement by acting against its terms.
infringir: Breach a law or right, undermining its legal force.
incumplir: Fail to fulfill a promise, duty, or obligation.
transgredir: Go against social norms or established rules.
Definition in Spanish
Causar que una ley, norma o acuerdo no se cumpla; infringir o violar lo establecido.
Word origin
From Spanish quebrar 'to break' plus the verbal suffix -antar, the verb carries a literal 'break' sense that extends to breaching laws, norms, or agreements.
Usage tips
- A formal, legal-sounding verb used in written or official contexts, where speakers often prefer incumplir or romper in everyday speech when describing failure to follow a rule.
Other meanings
- breakverb
Opposites
- obedecerobeyverb
- acatarcomply withverb
Related words
- quebrantamientoviolationnoun