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feminine

/rupˈtuɾa/

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Translation

breakup, rupture, break

Word origin

From Latin ruptura ('a breaking'), from rumpere ('to break').

Origin
Latin
Root
ruptura
English cognates
rupture, disrupt, corrupt

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralrupturas

Examples

.

The breakup with her boyfriend left her very sad.

.

There was a rift between the two partners.

tardará curarse.

The break in the bone will take weeks to heal.

clásico.

This painting marks a break with the classical style.

sorprendió .

The breakdown of the negotiations surprised everyone.

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This word is part of lesson 71.