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breakup

[/ˈbreɪk.ʌp/]
nounpl: breakups
rompimento
1. The ending of a romantic relationship between two people
Their breakup was amicable and they remained friends.
O rompimento deles foi amigável e eles continuaram amigos.
2. The dissolution or separation of a partnership, company, or group
The breakup of the band was announced after 20 years together.
O fim da banda foi anunciado depois de 20 anos juntos.
3. The process of breaking something into smaller pieces or parts
The breakup of ice in spring floods the river.
O derretimento do gelo na primavera inunda o rio.
Synonyms
separationdissolutionsplitendtermination
Antonyms
reunionreconciliationunionmerger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rompimento
Most common term for romantic relationship endings
Brazil
término
Also used for relationship endings, slightly more formal
Portugal
rutura
Common in Portuguese; can also use 'separação'
Brazil
separação
Used for both romantic relationships and business partnerships

Related Idioms & Phrases

it's not you, it's me (common breakup line)
on the rocks (relationship heading toward breakup)
call it quits (decide to end a relationship)
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