colapso
/ko-LAP-so/
collapse
A structural collapse of a wooden bridge.
colapso(noun)
collapse
?a system or structure failing
,breakdown
?an organization or process stopping
jam
?specifically for traffic (colapso circulatorio)
,crash
?economic or financial failure
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
This word is always masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it, regardless of what is collapsing.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with the verb
Mistake: "El tráfico colapso."
Correction: El tráfico colapsó (verb) or Hubo un colapso (noun).
⭐ Usage Tips
Traffic Talk
In news reports, you will often hear 'colapso circulatorio' to describe major gridlock in a city.
A physical collapse of a tall structure.
colapso(noun)
collapse
?physical health or structures
fainting fit
?sudden loss of consciousness
,slump
?sudden physical dropping
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Medical vs. Casual
While 'colapso' sounds medical, it is used commonly to describe anyone who suddenly passes out or falls over from exhaustion.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: colapso
Question 1 of 1
Which of these situations would most likely be called a 'colapso'?
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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.