La ruptura
Example: La ruptura del tratado provocó una guerra prolongada entre ambos países.
Definition
"La ruptura" refers to the act or event of breaking or ending an agreement, relationship, or treaty, often resulting in significant consequences such as conflict or separation. It specifically highlights a decisive and formal break in a historical context.
Etymology
The term "la ruptura" comes from the Spanish noun derived from the verb "romper," meaning to break. Its roots trace back to the Latin word "ruptura," which directly means a break or fracture. Did you know that "la ruptura" has been used in historical texts to mark critical turning points where agreements or alliances were abruptly ended, often changing the course of history?
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"La ruptura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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