What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Romperla is used in informal contexts and translates to 'to break it' to emphasize rocking it with skill and style.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
romperla is an informal, colloquial expression. In more formal situations, you should use the phrase realizar con éxito to express the idea of performing or carrying out something successfully.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this phrase in the past tense, you conjugate the verb romper and attach the object pronoun to the end of the conjugated form, such as la rompí (I rocked it). When using an infinitive or a periphrastic construction, the object pronoun la can be placed either attached to the end of the verb or as a separate word before the conjugated verb, such as la vas a romper (you are going to rock it).
How do you pronounce it?
/rompeɾla/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'rock' to imply strength, a Spanish speaker might use romper to describe a performance that is so impactful it 'breaks' the status quo or the established mold.
- The phrase romperla is particularly common in Argentina and Uruguay, where it is a staple of sports and music slang to describe a standout performance.
- The pronoun la in romperla is grammatically feminine even though it does not refer to a specific feminine noun, but rather acts as a fixed part of the idiomatic expression.
Examples in context
- Logré dominar la presentación. ¡La verdad es que la rockeé!I managed to master the presentation. I really rocked it!
- Sé que vas a romperla en la entrevista.I know you are going to rock the interview.
Example conversation
Two friends talking before a music concert.
- Javier¡Vas a romperla hoy en el concierto!You are going to rock it today at the concert!
- LucíaGracias, Javier, estoy muy nerviosa.Thanks, Javier, I am very nervous.
- JavierNo te preocupes, lo harás genial.Don't worry, you will do great.
- LucíaEspero que así sea.I hope so.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
