This is the 8400th most frequent Spanish word.
quebrada
A gorge, ravine, or small stream.
Here, 'quebrada' means a small river or ravine, often found in natural settings.
La quebrada es un lugar ideal para disfrutar de la naturaleza.
The ravine is an ideal place to enjoy nature.
In this sentence, 'quebrada' describes something that is broken or fractured, such as a branch.
Después de la tormenta, la rama estaba quebrada.
After the storm, the branch was broken.
In this case, 'quebrada' is used metaphorically to mean something is bankrupt or financially broken.