A2 — Elementaryverb
rompere
to break, to smash
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
spezzarefracassaredistruggereincrinare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
riparareaggiustaresistemareincollare
Usage note
'Rompere' is the general verb for breaking. 'Spezzare' = to snap/break in two. 'Fracassare' = to smash/shatter. Irregular past participle: rotto. 'Rompersi' = to break (intransitive).
Example
"Ho rotto accidentalmente il bicchiere."
"I accidentally broke the glass."
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