Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
rotura
Pronunciation
IPA/roˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounbreak
Example
Al transportar la caja, se produjo una rotura en la pieza de cerámica.
While transporting the box, a break occurred in the ceramic piece.
More examples
La rotura de la tubería dejó la cocina anegada.
The rupture in the pipe left the kitchen flooded.
Core concept
A crack or separation in a material that interrupts its integrity.
Common phrases
rotura de la tubería
rupture in the pipe
rotura de un vaso
broken glass
rotura de hueso
fractured bone
Similar words
avería: A malfunction in machines or systems that causes them to stop working.
daño: An impairment that occurs to an item from impact, wear, or stress.
grieta: A hairline crack that shows up as a fine line on the surface.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o efecto de romperse algo, especialmente cuando aparece una fisura, grieta o separación en un material o pieza.
Word origin
Rotura derives from the past participle roto (from romper) plus the suffix -ura and ultimately from Latin ruptus meaning 'broken'.
Usage tips
- Rotura normally names a physical fracture in objects or materials, while ruptura is more common for abstract or formal breaks and casual speech often prefers se rompió.