broken

• Describe algo que ha sido dañado o que ya no funciona correctamente, incluyendo objetos físicos, máquinas, promesas o relaciones.

Describes something that has been damaged or is no longer working properly.

1. Physically damagedA1formal

   Separated into pieces or no longer in working condition due to damage.

   Roto o dañado físicamente

   • The window was broken by the storm.
   • He fixed the broken chair with glue.
   • My phone screen is broken after the fall.

   Sinónimosbusteddamageddefectivefaultyinoperativekaputshatteredsmashedwrecked

   Antónimosfunctionalintactundamagedwholeworking

2. Not functioningA1formal

   No longer working or operating correctly.

   Roto / averiado

   • The elevator is broken, so we have to take the stairs.
   • Her alarm clock is broken, so she overslept.
   • The broken dishwasher needs to be repaired.

   Sinónimosdefectivefaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antónimosfunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking

3. Emotionally devastatedB2informal

   Overwhelmed by sadness, grief, or disappointment.

   destrozado emocionalmente

   • She was broken after the loss of her pet.
   • He felt completely broken after the breakup.
   • The news left her with a broken heart.

   Sinónimoscrusheddesolateinconsolableshatteredwrecked

   Antónimoscomposedhealedresilientunscathedwhole

4. Discontinuous or interruptedB1formal

   Not continuous; having gaps or interruptions.

   interrumpido o discontinuo

   • He speaks broken English.
   • The signal was broken due to interference.
   • They had a broken night of sleep.

   Sinónimosdisconnecteddiscontinuousfitfulfragmentedintermittentinterruptedsporadicuneven

   Antónimoscontinuousunbrokenuninterrupted

• Verbo que indica la acción de separar algo en partes, interrumpir o detener algo, o violar una regla o promesa.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating into parts, interrupting, or ceasing something.

verbo irregular

1. A1formal

   To cause something to separate into pieces or fragments, often suddenly.

   romper

   • She broke the vase when she dropped it.
   • The wave broke against the rocks.
   • Don't break the glass; it's fragile.

   Sinónimosburstcrackfracturefragmentshattersmashsnapsplintersplit

   Antónimosfixjoinmendrepairunite

2. Stop functioningA1formal

   To cease to work or function properly.

   romperse, estropearse

   • My car broke down on the highway.
   • The washing machine broke after two years.
   • The computer broke during the update.

   Sinónimosconk outcrashdiefailgive outgo downmalfunction

3. Interrupt or endA2formal

   To interrupt an activity or end a relationship or connection.

   Interrumpir o terminar

   • They broke the silence with loud laughter.
   • She broke off the engagement suddenly.
   • The news broke the peaceful atmosphere.

   Sinónimosceasecut offdiscontinuedisruptendinterruptseverstopsuspendterminate

   Antónimoscontinuefixmaintainmendpreserverepairrestoresustain

4. Escape or get freeB1informal

   To escape from confinement or control.

   escapar, fugarse

   • The prisoner broke out of jail last night.
   • He broke free from the attacker's grip.
   • The horse broke loose from the stable.

   Sinónimosabscondboltbreak outescapefleeget awayrun away

   Antónimosconformobeyremainstaysubmityield

Variantes phrasalbreak awaybreak downbreak inbreak intobreak offbreak outbreak throughbreak upbreak with