quebrar

Definitions of quebrar
  1. verb
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
    synonyms: partir, romper
    partirse, romperse
    become separated into pieces or fragments
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    types:
    romper
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
    type of:
    dividir, separar
    make a division or separation
  2. verb
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
    synonyms: romper
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    type of:
    partir, romper
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
  3. verb
    break violently or noisily; smash;
    synonyms: chocar, estallar, estrellarse, quebrarse
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    type of:
    desintegrar, desintegrarse
    break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity
  4. verb
    damage or destroy as if by violence
    synonyms: destrozar, hacer pedazos
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    type of:
    dañar, romper
    inflict damage upon
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