Translation of Italian word "rompere" to English
rompere
/ˈrom.pe.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'rompere' means 'to break' (To break, to fracture). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A near-synonym is 'frantumare' (to shatter), though the two differ in register or connotation.
🇬🇧 English
to break
Example
Il bambino ha rotto il vaso di vetro per errore.
The child broke the glass vase by mistake.
Fai attenzione a non rompere lo schermo dello smartphone.
Be careful not to break the smartphone screen.
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Common phrases
- rompere un vaso— to break a vase
- Fai attenzione a non rompere lo schermo dello smartphone.— Be careful not to break the smartphone screen.
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What does the Italian word "rompere" mean?▼
The Italian word "rompere" means "to break" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il bambino ha rotto il vaso di vetro per errore." (which translates as "The child broke the glass vase by mistake.").
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