la
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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