Spanish word

ruptura

Pronunciation

IPA/rupˈtuɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbreakup

Example

Tras la discusión, hubo una ruptura entre ellos.

After the argument, there was a breakup between them.

Illustration for ruptura (breakup)

More examples

La ruptura entre las dos empresas afectó el proyecto.

The breakup between the two companies affected the project.

Core concept

Two people walking away from each other after an argument.

Common phrases

  • ruptura de la relación

    relationship breakup

  • ruptura de pareja

    breakup of a couple

  • ruptura de comunicación

    breakdown of communication

Similar words

separación: Parting of people in space or status, e.g., moving out or legal separation.
rompimiento: Sudden snapping of an emotional tie, focusing on abruptness and impact.

Definition in Spanish

Estado o resultado de que una relación, un acuerdo o una cosa se haya separado o dejado de estar unida.

Word origin

From Latin ruptūra, formed from ruptus (past participle of rumpere 'to break') plus the noun-forming suffix -ura.

Usage tips

  • For ending relationships Spanish uses ruptura de / ruptura con in formal contexts, but in casual speech speakers usually say romper con alguien or se rompió la relación.

Other meanings

  • rupturenoun
  • burstnoun
  • breakdownnoun
  • tearnoun

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