rota
ROH-tah
/ˈro.ta/
📝 In Action
La taza se cayó y está rota.
A1The cup fell and it is broken.
Mi pierna se sentía rota después del accidente.
A2My leg felt broken after the accident.
Necesito tirar esta ropa porque está rota.
A1I need to throw away these clothes because they are torn.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar' with Adjectives
Since 'rota' describes a resulting state (something that was broken), you almost always use the verb 'estar' (to be, temporary state) with it, not 'ser' (to be, permanent quality).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: “El silla está roto. (Incorrect gender agreement)”
Correction: La silla está rota. (The adjective must match the feminine noun 'silla'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Root Verb
'Rota' is the feminine form of 'roto,' which comes from the verb 'romper' (to break). Always think of 'roto' and 'rota' as describing the result of 'romper.'
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: rota
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'rota' as an adjective meaning 'broken'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'rota' means 'broken' or 'rotates'?
The context and the grammar tell you everything! If it follows the verb 'estar' (está rota), it is the adjective (broken). If it's used as an action performed by a person or thing (el motor rota), it is the verb (rotates).