ruptura
/rubˈtuɾa/
The English word 'rupture' is translated into Spanish as ruptura.
ruptura is a noun used to describe a burst or a split. It is used in a figurative sense to describe the end of a romantic relationship or a break in political or diplomatic relations. The related verb romper means to burst, break through or split, as under pressure.
Meaning: burst or split (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the word quiebre is commonly used to express 'rupture'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/rubˈtuɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term ruptura de stock is a common way to express an 'out of stock' situation in retail, rather than using a word for 'absence'.
- The word ruptura shares its DNA with the English word 'corrupt', as both stem from the same Latin root describing a breaking or spoiling of something.
- In Spanish, a 'rupture' in a relationship is often called a ruptura amorosa. However, the act of breaking up is frequently referred to simply as cortar, which literally means 'to cut'.
Examples in context
- Hubo un rompimiento en la relaciónThere was a rupture in the relationship
- El tratado comercial sufrirá una fracturaThe trade agreement will experience a rupture
- Decidieron cortar su amistadThey decided to end their friendship
- La empresa rompió con su proveedorThe company had a rupture with its supplier
- Decidieron separarse como sociosThey decided to end their partnership
- Hubo un quiebre en la conversaciónThere was a rupture in the conversation
- Hubo una ruptura en el cableado eléctricoThere was a rupture in the electrical wiring
- La ruptura del tubo causó una inundación.The rupture of the pipe caused a flood.
- Vimos una ruptura en el material de la pared.We saw a rupture in the wall material.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a plumbing problem in the kitchen.
- DanielMaría, hay agua en todo el suelo.María, there is water all over the floor.
- MaríaParece que hay una ruptura en el tubo.It looks like there is a rupture in the pipe.
- DanielVoy a cerrar la llave del agua.I am going to turn off the water valve.
- MaríaHazlo rápido antes de que se inunde todo.Do it quickly before everything floods.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ruptura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ruptura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
