rompiendo
/rrom-pyén-do/
breaking
Rompiendo: Physically shattering or separating (breaking).
rompiendo(Verb (Gerund))
breaking
?physically shattering or separating
,smashing
?breaking violently
tearing
?breaking paper or cloth
,cracking
?breaking glass or ceramic
📝 In Action
Ten cuidado, ¡estás rompiendo el plato!
A2Be careful, you are breaking the plate!
El viento fuerte está rompiendo las ramas de los árboles.
B1The strong wind is breaking the branches of the trees.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Gerund
The form 'rompiendo' is used with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show that the action of breaking is happening right now, like in 'está rompiendo' (he/she is breaking).
The Irregular Past Participle
While 'rompiendo' is regular, the past participle is irregular: 'roto,' not 'rompido.' You must memorize this special form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'romper' and 'quebrar'
Mistake: "Using 'quebrando' when you mean to break a rule or a relationship."
Correction: Use 'rompiendo' for rules and relationships. 'Quebrar' is usually reserved for bones, finances, or something brittle.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. State
Use 'está rompiendo' (the gerund) for the action in progress. Use 'está roto' (the past participle) to describe the resulting state (it is broken).
Rompiendo: Violating a rule or law.
rompiendo(Verb (Gerund))
violating
?breaking a rule or law
,ending
?breaking up a relationship
interrupting
?breaking the silence
📝 In Action
Están rompiendo el silencio con su música alta.
B1They are breaking the silence with their loud music.
Ella está rompiendo con todas las tradiciones familiares.
B2She is breaking with all the family traditions.
Rompiendo: Surpassing a high score or limit (breaking a record).
rompiendo(Verb (Gerund))
breaking (a record)
?surpassing a high score or limit
,breaking through
?overcoming resistance or a barrier
bursting
?breaking out (of a crowd)
📝 In Action
El atleta está rompiendo todos los récords anteriores.
B2The athlete is breaking all the previous records.
La compañía está rompiendo el mercado con su nuevo producto.
C1The company is breaking into the market with its new product.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: rompiendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'rompiendo' to mean 'ending a relationship'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rompiendo' an irregular verb form?
No, 'rompiendo' is formed regularly by taking the stem 'romp-' and adding the standard '-iendo' ending for -er verbs. However, the past participle ('roto') is irregular, so be careful not to confuse them!
When should I use 'rompiendo' instead of 'quebrando'?
'Rompiendo' is the safest choice for general breaking, especially for abstract things like rules, promises, or silence. 'Quebrando' usually implies something brittle (like glass or bones) or breaking a business financially.