rotas
Wordform Details
Translation: broken
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
femininepluralIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma Details
Translation: broken; torn; damaged
Part of Speech: adjective
Etymology: From Latin 'ruptus', past participle of 'rumpere' (to break). Related to English 'rupture'
Commonality: 90%
Guessability: 60%
Register: neutral
Mnemonics
- Think of a 'road' with a break in it -> 'roto'
- Related to 'rupture' in English
Synonyms
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in everyday situations to describe broken objects or torn items
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'Roto' means broken, while 'ruta' means route or path
This word:
El vaso está roto
The glass is broken
Confused word:
La ruta más corta es por aquí
The shortest route is this way
Notes: Both words come from different Latin roots
Mnemonic: 'Ruta' has a 'u' like 'route', while 'roto' has an 'o' like 'broken'