No. 3,618 in Portuguese
rompimento
"Rompimento" means "breakup" or "rupture" in English, typically referring to the act of breaking or ending something.
In a sentence
O rompimento do cabo causou um apagão na região.
The breakage of the cable caused a blackout in the region.
In this sentence, 'rompimento' refers to the physical breaking or severance of a cable as the cause of a technical issue.
O rompimento das relações entre os países gerou tensão internacional.
The rupture of relations between countries generated international tension.
Here, 'rompimento' is used figuratively to indicate the severance or cessation of diplomatic or social relations.
O rompimento da barragem foi uma tragédia ambiental.
The breach of the dam was an environmental tragedy.
In this context, 'rompimento' denotes the structural failure or collapse of a dam, leading to harmful consequences.
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