colapso
“colapso” means “collapse” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
collapse, breakdown
Also: jam, crash
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Hubo un colapso total del tráfico en el centro.
B1There was a total traffic jam in the center.
El sistema de salud está al borde del colapso.
B1The healthcare system is on the verge of collapse.
La burbuja inmobiliaria provocó un colapso económico.
B2The housing bubble caused an economic crash.
collapse
Also: fainting fit, slump
📝 In Action
El atleta sufrió un colapso debido al calor.
B2The athlete suffered a collapse due to the heat.
El colapso del edificio fue repentino.
B2The building's collapse was sudden.
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Quick Quiz: colapso
Question 1 of 1
Which of these situations would most likely be called a 'colapso'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'collapsus,' which literally means 'fallen together.' It combines 'com-' (together) and 'labi' (to slip or fall).
First recorded: 19th century (in a medical/scientific sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'colapso' a verb?
No, 'colapso' is a noun (the thing). The verb is 'colapsar' (to collapse).
Can I use 'colapso' for a person's mental health?
Yes, 'colapso nervioso' is the Spanish term for a nervous breakdown.