busted

• Adjetivo informal usado para descrever algo que está quebrado, danificado ou fora de funcionamento. Também pode indicar que alguém foi pego em flagrante ou que algo foi descoberto, embora esse sentido seja menos comum no português brasileiro.

An informal adjective used to describe something that is broken, damaged, or no longer functioning.

1. Broken or not workingB1informal

   Out of working order; broken or damaged.

   Quebrado

   • My phone is busted after I dropped it.
   • The old car is completely busted and won't start.
   • He tried to fix the busted toaster but gave up.

   Sinônimosbrokendamageddefectivefaultykaputmalfunctioningshatteredsmashedwrecked

   Antônimosfunctionalfunctioningintactoperationalserviceableworking

2. Caught or arrestedB2informalamerican

   Caught doing something wrong or illegal; arrested by police.

   Pego

   • The thief got busted by the security guard.
   • She was busted for shoplifting at the mall.
   • They busted him for driving without a license.

   Sinônimosapprehendedpinched

   Antônimosacquittedclearfree

• Verbo usado para indicar quebrar, destruir ou danificar algo, ou, na gíria, prender alguém ou fazer uma batida policial.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking, smashing, or damaging something, or to arrest or raid someone (slang).

1. Ruin completelyB2informalamerican

   To cause something to fail or be destroyed, often financially or structurally.

   Arruinar

   • The recession busted many small businesses.
   • He busted his car by driving it without oil.
   • The scandal busted his political career.

   Sinônimosbankruptbreakdestroyruinsmashwreck

   Antônimosfixrepairrestore

2. Search without warningB2informalamerican

   To make a sudden surprise attack or raid on a place, often by police or authorities.

   Fazer uma batida

   • The police busted the illegal gambling den last night.
   • They busted the party for underage drinking.
   • The FBI busted the drug ring in a coordinated operation.

   Sinônimoshitraidsearchswoop

3. Separate abruptlyB2informal

   To cause something to break apart or separate suddenly and forcefully.

   Arrebentar

   • He busted the lock with a hammer.
   • The rope busted under the heavy weight.
   • She busted the piñata open with one swing.

   Sinônimosbreakburstcrackfractureruptureshattersmashsnapsplit

4. Go to piecesB2informal

   To break down or fall apart, either physically or emotionally.

   Desmoronar

   • After the accident, he just busted and couldn't stop crying.
   • The old machine finally busted after years of use.
   • Her confidence busted when she failed the exam.

   Sinônimosbreakcollapsecrashcrumbledisintegratefall apartfractureshatter

   Antônimosfixmendrepairrestorestrengthen

5. Break open suddenlyB2informal

   To burst or break open with force, often releasing contents.

   Arrebentar

   • The dam busted, flooding the valley.
   • The balloon busted with a loud pop.
   • The pipe busted, spraying water everywhere.

   Sinônimosbreak openburstexploderupturesplit

Variantes phrasalbust up