fratura

[fɾɐˈtuɾɐ]

nounfemininepl: fraturas

fracture

1. A break or crack in a bone

He suffered a fracture of the left arm.

Ele sofreu uma fratura do braço esquerdo.

2. A break or rupture in a solid material or structure

The earthquake caused a fracture in the rock formation.

O terremoto causou uma fratura na formação rochosa.

3. A break or discontinuity in something abstract (e.g., relationship, society)

The scandal created a fracture in the political party.

O escândalo criou uma fratura no partido político.

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General Brazilian

fratura

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Portugal

fratura

Standard term used throughout Portugal

fratura exposta - compound fracture (medical term)

fratura fechada - closed fracture (medical term)

sofrer uma fratura - to suffer a fracture

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