rupture
BrE /ˈrʌp.tʃə/ AmE /ˈrʌp.tʃə/
noun / verb en → es
a sudden break or damage in something, especially a pipe or container that causes liquid to escape
rotura, ruptura, fisura
Collocations rupture of an artery
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A rupture in the pipe caused a flood.
Una ruptura en la tubería causó un desbordamiento.
a sudden end to a relationship or agreement between people, groups, or countries
ruptura, rotura, quebrantamiento
Collocations diplomatic rupture
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The diplomatic rupture between the two countries has lasted for years.
La ruptura diplomática entre los dos países ha durado años.
a medical condition in which a part of the body breaks or bursts, often causing serious injury
rotura, ruptura, fisura
Collocations rupture of an organ
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She suffered a rupture in her spleen.
Ella sufrió una ruptura en su bazo.
to cause something to break or burst suddenly, especially a medical condition in which part of the body breaks or bursts
causar una ruptura, provocar una rotura
- take action to prevent sb from rupturing sth
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The accident caused a rupture in his lung.
El accidente causó una ruptura en su pulmón.
to cause an end to a relationship or agreement between people, groups, or countries
causar una ruptura, provocar un quebrantamiento
Collocations rupture diplomatic relations
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The disagreement ruptured their friendship.
La desacuerdo rompió su amistad.