quebra

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See also: quebrá

Galician[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛbɾa/ [ˈkɛ.β̞ɾɐ]
  • Rhymes: -ɛbɾa
  • Hyphenation: que‧bra

Noun[edit]

quebra m (plural quebras)

  1. Alternative form of creba

Verb[edit]

quebra

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

Portuguese[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Etymology 1[edit]

From quebrar (to break).

Noun[edit]

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.
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Noun[edit]

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[edit]

quebra m or f (plural quebras)

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Etymology 2[edit]

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb[edit]

quebra

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

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