This is the 3618th most frequent Portuguese word.
rompimento
"Rompimento" means "breakup" or "rupture" in English, typically referring to the act of breaking or ending something.
In this sentence, 'rompimento' refers to the physical breaking or severance of a cable as the cause of a technical issue.
O rompimento do cabo causou um apagão na região.
The breakage of the cable caused a blackout in the region.
Here, 'rompimento' is used figuratively to indicate the severance or cessation of diplomatic or social relations.
O rompimento das relações entre os países gerou tensão internacional.
The rupture of relations between countries generated international tension.
In this context, 'rompimento' denotes the structural failure or collapse of a dam, leading to harmful consequences.