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break apart(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. colapsar
The roof of my house broke apart during the wind storm.El techo de mi casa colapsó durante el ventarrón.
b. hacerse pedazos
The Pyrex dish broke apart after I took it out of the oven.La fuente Pyrex se hizo pedazos después de sacarla del horno.
c. destrozarse
The plane broke apart mid air and fell from the sky enveloped in flames.El avión se destrozó en pleno vuelo y cayó del suelo envuelto en llamas.
d. hacerse trizas
The fishing boat broke apart when the storm hit.La barca de pesca se hizo trizas cuando la tormenta llegó.
e. hacerse añicos
The spaceship broke apart one minute after takeoff, and five astronauts died.La nave espacial se hizo añicos un minuto después del despegue y cinco astronautos murieron.
a. desmigajarse
Don't use that knife to cut the croissant. It will break apart.No uses ese cuchillo para cortar la media luna. Se desmigajará.
b. desmenuzarse
I don't like chewing gum. I hate that it breaks apart in my mouth.No me gusta mascar chicle. Odio que se desmenuce en la boca.
3. (figurative) (to split up)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. separarse
Some families break apart after a divorce.Algunas familias se separan después de un divorcio.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. desmigajar
My son broke apart a biscuit on the couch, so now I have to vacuum it.Mi hijo desmigajó un panecillo en el sofá, así que ahora tengo que aspirarlo.
b. desmenuzar
I broke apart the bread and dipped the pieces in the soup.Desmenucé el pan y mojé los pedacitos en la sopa.
5. (figurative) (to ruin)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. destruir (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
The totalitarian regime broke apart our country.El régimen totalitario destruyó nuestro país.
b. destrozar (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
If Barron is elected, it will break apart the community.Si Barron es elegido, destrozará la comunidad.
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