torn

• Describe algo que ha sido desgarrado o rasgado; también se usa en sentido figurado para expresar indecisión o conflicto interno entre dos opciones.

Describes something that has been pulled apart or ripped; also used figuratively to describe being undecided or conflicted between two choices.

1. Jagged from injuryB1formal

   Having edges that are irregular or jagged due to being pulled apart or damaged.

   desgarrado

   • The torn fabric had frayed edges.
   • He wore a torn shirt after the accident.
   • The paper was torn and crumpled.

   Sinónimoslaceratedmangledmutilatedraggedrentshredded

2. Disrupted by contrary forcesB2formal

   Being pulled in different directions by opposing forces, often causing conflict or indecision.

   dividido

   • She was torn between staying and leaving.
   • The country was torn by civil war.
   • He felt torn between his career and his family.

   Sinónimosambivalentdividedequivocalindecisivesplitwavering

   Antónimosdecisiveharmoniousresolvedsettledunited

• Verbo que denota la acción de rasgar o separar algo en pedazos, o también moverse rápidamente y con energía.

A verb used to indicate the act of ripping or pulling something apart, or moving quickly and forcefully.

verbo irregular

1. Rip or splitA2formal

   To pull or be pulled apart violently, often resulting in a hole or damage.

   rasgar

   • She tore the letter into pieces.
   • The fabric tore when I pulled it too hard.
   • Don't tear the wrapping paper; open it carefully.

   Sinónimosrendripruptureshred

   Antónimosfixmendrepair

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To go or run very fast, often in a reckless manner.

   Ir muy rápido

   • He tore down the street to catch the bus.
   • She tore into the room, slamming the door.
   • The car tore around the corner at high speed.

   Sinónimosboltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

   Antónimosamblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

3. Produce tearsB1informal

   To shed tears from the eyes due to emotion or irritation.

   llorar

   • The sad movie made her tear up.
   • He tore up when he heard the news.
   • The onions made my eyes tear.

   Sinónimosbawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

Variantes phrasaltear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up