estropeado
“estropeado” means “broken” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
broken, damaged
Also: out of order, messed up
📝 In Action
No puedo enviarte el archivo porque mi ordenador está estropeado.
A2I can't send you the file because my computer is broken.
El ascensor lleva estropeado toda la semana.
B1The elevator has been out of order all week.
spoiled, rotten
Also: off
📝 In Action
No bebas esa leche, parece que está estropeada.
B1Don't drink that milk; it looks like it's gone bad.
El calor ha estropeado toda la fruta del frutero.
B2The heat has spoiled all the fruit in the bowl.
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If your phone screen is shattered and it won't turn on, you would say it is:
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the old word 'tropel,' which meant a noisy crowd or a trampling sound. It suggests something has been damaged by being stepped on or handled roughly.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'estropeado' to describe a person?
Yes, but it's informal. If you say a person is 'estropeado,' you mean they look very tired, worn out, or physically 'rough' after a long day or a hard night.
What is the difference between 'roto' and 'estropeado'?
'Roto' usually means physically broken into pieces (like a glass). 'Estropeado' usually means a machine or system has stopped working, even if it looks fine on the outside.