motivo de ruptura
/motibo de ɾubtuɾa/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'deal breaker' can be translated into Spanish as motivo de ruptura or factor innegociable / decisivo.
Meaning: an issue which causes a relationship (especially in business) to fail (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| motivo de ruptura | /motibo de ɾubtuɾa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| factor innegociable / decisivo | masculine |
A 'deal breaker' refers to an issue which causes a relationship (especially in business) to fail.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase motivo de ruptura literally translates to 'reason for breakup'.
Which one should you use?
Motivo de ruptura is most commonly used in the context of romantic relationships or personal separations. In contrast, factor innegociable is a more direct way to express a 'deal breaker' when emphasizing that a specific condition cannot be compromised and is more appropriate for business negotiations or formal agreements.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both motivo de ruptura and factor innegociable / decisivo are masculine.
Did you know?
- The term factor shares a root with the Spanish word malhechor, which describes an 'evildoer' or criminal.
- The term ruptura used in motivo de ruptura has a linguistic sibling in Spanish called rotura. While ruptura usually describes a relationship or a break in continuity, rotura describes a physical break or crack.
- In a business context, factor decisivo is more flexible than a 'deal breaker' because it can refer to any critical element that tips the scales in favor of a deal.
Examples in context
- Su falta de compromiso en el proyecto es un obstáculo insalvable para nuestra colaboración.Their lack of commitment to the project is a deal breaker for our collaboration.
- No puedo aceptar tu propuesta de negocio porque hay una línea roja que no puedo cruzar.I can't accept your business proposal because there is a deal breaker I can't overlook.
- La falta de confianza mutua se ha convertido en el punto de quiebre de nuestra relación laboral.The lack of mutual trust has become the deal breaker in our working relationship.
- La falta de honestidad es un motivo de ruptura.The lack of honesty is a deal breaker.
- No quiero que el dinero sea un motivo de ruptura.I don't want money to be a deal breaker.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deal breaker” translations, 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 de, decisivo, factor, innegociable, motivo, ruptura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
