This is the 13310th most frequent Spanish word.
quebrado
"Quebrado" means "broken" or "fractured" in English.
In this sentence, 'quebrado' is used as an adjective to describe something that is physically broken or fractured.
El camino estaba quebrado debido al terremoto.
The road was broken due to the earthquake.
Here, 'quebrado' is used metaphorically to describe an emotional state of distress or instability.
Se siente quebrado emocionalmente tras la pérdida.
He feels emotionally broken after the loss.
In this context, 'quebrado' is used to indicate a financial state of bankruptcy or insolvency.