What is the Spanish word for "break"?

Learn how to say "break" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

break

Spanish

romper

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Alternative translations of "break"

pausa
descanso
quebrar
interrupción

Examples of how to use "break" in Spanish

English
Who broke this beautiful antique vase?
Spanish
¿Quién rompió este hermoso jarrón antiguo?
English
I break the cookie carefully.
Spanish
Rompo la galleta con cuidado.
English
She broke the glass yesterday.
Spanish
Ella rompió el vaso ayer.
English
They are breaking the bad habit.
Spanish
Ellos están rompiendo el mal hábito.
English
We have broken the old record.
Spanish
Hemos roto el viejo récord.

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