What is the Spanish word for "breakdown"?

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

English

breakdown

Spanish

colapso

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Alternative translations of "breakdown"

desglose
avería
fracaso
depresión

Examples of how to use "breakdown" in Spanish

English
I had a nervous breakdown last year.
Spanish
Tuve un ataque de nervios el año pasado.
English
The car had a sudden breakdown on the highway.
Spanish
El coche tuvo una avería repentina en la autopista.
English
She cried after the emotional breakdown at work.
Spanish
Ella lloró después del colapso emocional en el trabajo.
English
We scheduled a meeting to discuss the breakdown.
Spanish
Programamos una reunión para discutir la falla.
English
His breakdown in the kitchen ruined dinner plans.
Spanish
Su crisis en la cocina arruinó los planes de cenar.

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