Collocations with BREAK
Don’t forget that below the graphic you will find the Spanish translation for them as well as examples.
| Break the law
Example: When the robbed the bank, they broke the law. |
Infringir la ley |
| Break the spell
Example: They gazed at one another, until Sam came in and broke the spell. |
Romper el encanto |
| Break a promise
Example: You promised not to be late, but you broke your promise. |
Romper una promesa |
| Break a habit
Example: Smoking is bad for you, so try to break the habit. |
Abandonar un hábito |
| Break a leg
Example: Tonight, is opening night, break a leg! |
“Mucha mierda” (“Suerte” en teatro) |
| Break free
Example: She’ll never be happy until she breaks free of her family. |
Librarse |
| Break the news to someone
Example: They broke the news to her very delicately. |
Dar la noticia a alguien |
| Break the bank
Example: When he was in Las Vegas, he broke the bank. |
Saltar la banca |
| Break the rules
Example: In football you shouldn’t break the rules. |
Romper las reglas |
| Break loose
Example: He broke loose and moved to Barcelona. |
Independizarse |
| Break the record
Example: The broke the record in the athletics competition. |
Batir el record |
| Break the ice
Example: He broke the ice and asked her what her name was. |
Romper el hielo |