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rupture

[/ˈrʌp.tʃər/]
noun, verbpl: ruptures
ruptura
1. (noun) An abrupt breaking or bursting of something
The rupture in the pipeline caused an oil spill.
A ruptura no duto causou um vazamento de óleo.
2. (noun) A breach or break in relations between people or groups
The scandal led to a rupture between the two countries.
O escândalo levou a uma ruptura entre os dois países.
3. (noun) Medical: an abdominal hernia
He suffered a rupture while lifting heavy objects.
Ele sofreu uma ruptura ao levantar objetos pesados.
4. (verb) To break or burst suddenly
The balloon will rupture if you inflate it too much.
O balão vai romper se você o encher demais.
5. (verb) To cause a breach in a relationship or agreement
The disagreement ruptured their friendship.
O desentendimento rompeu a amizade deles.
Synonyms
breakburstfracturetearbreachsplitschism
Antonyms
unionjoiningmendingrepairreconciliation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ruptura
Most common term in modern Portuguese
Brazil
rompimento
Often used for relationship or diplomatic breaks
Portugal
ruptura
Primary translation; also 'rotura' in some contexts
Medical contexts
hérnia
When referring to abdominal hernia specifically

Related Idioms & Phrases

rupture of relations - ruptura de relações
cause a rupture - provocar uma ruptura
on the verge of rupture - à beira de uma ruptura
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