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fractura

frak-TOO-rah/fɾakˈtuɾa/

“fractura” means “fracture” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

fracture

Also: break
NounfA2
A colorful illustration of a human arm bone with a clean break in the middle.

📝 In Action

El médico confirmó que el niño tiene una fractura en el brazo.

A2

The doctor confirmed that the boy has a fracture in his arm.

Esta roca tiene una pequeña fractura por el frío.

B1

This rock has a small crack because of the cold.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rotura (break/tear)
  • quiebre (breakage)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fractura expuesta – compound fracture (where the bone breaks the skin)
  • sufrir una fractura – to suffer a fracture

rift

Also: split
NounfB2formal
A colorful illustration of a large floating rock split into two separate pieces with a gap between them.

📝 In Action

Existe una fractura social profunda entre el campo y la ciudad.

B2

There is a deep social rift between the countryside and the city.

La decisión del líder causó una fractura interna en el partido.

C1

The leader's decision caused an internal split in the party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • división (division)
  • distanciamiento (estrangement)

Common Collocations

  • fractura social – social divide
  • fractura política – political split

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fractura" in Spanish:

break→fracture→rift→split→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fractura

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'fractura' in a medical sense?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
fracturar(to fracture/break) — Verb
fracturado(fractured) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'fractura', which comes from 'frangere', meaning 'to break'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: fractureFrench: fracture

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fractura' the same as 'hueso roto'?

Yes! 'Fractura' is the more formal or medical term, while 'hueso roto' (broken bone) is what people say in casual conversation.