quebra

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word quebra. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word quebra, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say quebra in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word quebra you have here. The definition of the word quebra will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofquebra, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: quebrá

Galician

Pronunciation

Noun

quebra m (plural quebras)

  1. Alternative form of creba

Verb

quebra

  1. inflection of quebrar:
    1. third-person singular present indicative
    2. second-person singular imperative

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

From quebrar (“to break”).

Noun

quebra f (plural quebras)

  1. break; breaking (the act of breaking)
    Synonyms: fratura, ruptura, quebramento, quebração, quebradura
    Ouvi a quebra de pratos. ― I heard the breaking of plates.
  2. breach; break (space that opens between things)
    Synonyms: intervalo, vão
    O sol brilhou pela quebra das nuvens. ― The sun shone through the break in the clouds.
  3. interruption (time during which there is a cessation of a service)
    Synonyms: interrupção, cessamento, parada
    A quebra no fornecimento de energia deixou a cidade escura. ― The interruption of the delivery of electricity left the city dark.
  4. breach (breaking up of a relationship or obligation)
    Pagaram uma multa por quebra de contrato. ― They paid a fine for breach of contract.
  5. bankruptcy (lack of funds to pay debts or continue in operation)
    Synonyms: falência, bancarrota
    A quebra da companhia deixou a família na miséria. ― The company’s bankruptcy left the family in misery.
Derived terms

Noun

quebra m (plural quebras)

  1. (Brazil, slang) in driving school, a bribe given to the instructor in order to pass the driving test
    • 2019 September 13, Pietra Alcântara, “Minha primeira habilitação”, in Pé na Estrada, São Paulo: Trucão Comunicações:
      Minha maior preocupação era o tão temido “quebra” – o suborno que os alunos dão à autoescola para não serem reprovados nos exames. A famosa “carta comprada”.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

Adjective

quebra m or f (plural quebras)

  1. This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

quebra

  1. inflection of quebrar:
    1. third-person singular present indicative
    2. second-person singular imperative

Further reading

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia