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No. 13,711 in Spanish

romperte

"Romperte" means "to break yourself" in English.

In a sentence

  • No querrás romperte el brazo al intentar esa maniobra.

    You wouldn't want to break your arm trying that trick.

    The reflexive verb 'romperte' is used here meaning 'to break (yourself), referring specifically to a body part.'

  • Es importante no sobrecargar tus horarios para no romperte mentalmente.

    It's important not to overburden your schedule to avoid mentally breaking down.

    'Romperte' in this context is figurative, signifying an emotional or mental breakdown.

  • No necesitas romperte haciendo todo tú solo, pide ayuda.

    You don't need to strain yourself doing everything alone; ask for help.

    In this sentence, 'romperte' implies exerting oneself excessively, leading to potential harm or strain.

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