ruptura
/rubˈtuɾa/feminine
The English phrase 'breakup' can be translated into Spanish as ruptura. Wiktionary also lists dischar.
Meaning: termination of a friendship or a romantic relationship (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ruptura | /rubˈtuɾa/ | feminine |
| dischar | /dist͡ʃaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | Puerto Rico, masculine |
ruptura is the standard, neutral term used to refer to the termination of a friendship or a romantic relationship. It describes the event of the breakup itself.
Which one should you use?
While ruptura refers to the event of the breakup, the verb romper (to break) is used to describe the actual action of breaking up.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Puerto Rico, the masculine noun dischar is used to mean breakup.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ruptura is feminine and requires the feminine article, such as la ruptura for 'the breakup'.
How do you pronounce it?
/rubˈtuɾa/
Did you know?
- The word ruptura shares a root with the English word 'rupture', though in Spanish it is the primary term for a romantic split.
- The word ruptura is also used in political and economic contexts to describe a 'rupture' or a sudden break in diplomatic relations or a market trend.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'breakup' is often described as terminar, which literally means 'to finish' or 'to end', treating the relationship as a completed project.
Examples in context
- Tom no podía pensar en Mary sin recordar lo dolorosa que había sido su ruptura.Tom couldn't think of Mary without remembering how painful their breakup had been.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use ruptura to describe the pain of a breakup.Tatoeba #1131033 by Shishir, translation #1095041 by CK
- Lamentamos informar que hemos decidido romper nuestra relación.We regret to inform you that we have decided to break our relationship.
- Después de mucho pensarlo, hemos tomado la decisión de finalizar nuestra relación.After much thought, we have made the decision to end our relationship.
- He decidido cortar con mi pareja debido a diferencias irreconciliables.I have decided to break up with my partner due to irreconcilable differences.
- Hemos decidido terminar nuestra relación de mutuo acuerdo.We have decided to terminate our relationship by mutual agreement.
- Él me dejó y ahora estoy intentando superarlo.He broke up with me, and now I'm trying to get over it.
- No funcionó, así que terminamos.It didn't work, so we're done.
- Ya no soporto su chantaje emocional. Creo que es tiempo de romper.I can't stand their emotional manipulation anymore. I think it's time to break up.
- La ruptura fue muy inesperada.The breakup was very unexpected.
- Él todavía sufre por su ruptura.He is still suffering from his breakup.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿sabes algo sobre la ruptura de Luis?Alejandro, do you know anything about Luis's breakup?
- AlejandroSí, parece que no se llevaban bien.Yes, it seems they weren't getting along.
- ElenaQué lástima, era una pareja muy linda.What a shame, they were a very cute couple.
- AlejandroA veces una ruptura es lo mejor.Sometimes a breakup is for the best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “breakup” translations and entries ruptura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ruptura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
