Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quebrantado
verb
/keɪˈbrɒn.tɑːr/
Definition
to break or shatter, often used in a figurative sense to indicate the act of overcoming or defeating something.
Examples
- In a legal context: “The new laws were designed to quebrantar the power of corrupt officials.”
- In a personal context: “Her loss quebrantou his spirit for a long time.”
- In literature: “The hero had to quebrantar obstacles in his journey to redemption.”
Meaning
To break down or weaken something, whether it be physically, mentally, or emotionally.
Synonyms
- break
- shatter
- overcome
- defeat
- weaken