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quebrantar

to break

verb keh-brahn-TAHR Rare
People & Society Law

Also means

to violate

Usage Note

Quebrantar implies breaking something with force or moral weight — a law, a promise, or someone's spirit — making it stronger than romper for those senses: quebrantar la ley (to break the law), quebrantar la voluntad (to break the will). It is not used for physical objects that simply snap; use romper or partir there.

Examples

"No puedes quebrantar las normas establecidas."

Natural Translation

You cannot break the established rules.

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