rupture

BrE /ˈrʌp.tʃə/ AmE /ˈrʌp.tʃə/

noun / verb en → es

1 BREACH [singular] C1

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

  • A rupture in the pipe caused a flood.

    Una ruptura en la tubería causó un desbordamiento.

2 RELATIONSHIP [singular] B2

a sudden end to a relationship or agreement between people, groups, or countries

ruptura, rotura, quebrantamiento

Collocations diplomatic rupture

  • The diplomatic rupture between the two countries has lasted for years.

    La ruptura diplomática entre los dos países ha durado años.

3 MEDICAL [singular] C1

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

  • She suffered a rupture in her spleen.

    Ella sufrió una ruptura en su bazo.

1 CAUSE [transitive] C1

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
  • The accident caused a rupture in his lung.

    El accidente causó una ruptura en su pulmón.

2 END [transitive] C1

to cause an end to a relationship or agreement between people, groups, or countries

causar una ruptura, provocar un quebrantamiento

Collocations rupture diplomatic relations

  • The disagreement ruptured their friendship.

    La desacuerdo rompió su amistad.