How to Say "crack" in Spanish

Use 'crack' when referring to the illegal stimulant drug, crack cocaine.

Use 'quiebra' to describe a physical split, fissure, or break in a solid surface like a wall, glass, or pavement.

Learners often confuse 'crack' (the drug) with 'quiebra' (a physical break). Remember that 'crack' is a specific loanword for the drug, while 'quiebra' is the general term for a physical fracture or split.