How to Say "cracked" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “cracked” is “partido” — use 'partido' when referring to an object that has a physical crack or is split into pieces, like a broken plate or a torn bill..
partido
/par-TEE-doh//paɾˈti.ðo/
Examples
La taza se cayó y quedó partida en tres pedazos.
The mug fell and was left cracked into three pieces.
Encontré un billete partido por la mitad en la calle.
I found a bill split in half on the street.
Con este frío, siempre tengo los labios partidos.
With this cold weather, I always have chapped lips.
El espejo está partido, ten cuidado.
The mirror is cracked, be careful.
Making it Match
Because this is a describing word (an adjective), it needs to match the thing it's describing. Use partido for masculine things ('el coco partido') and partida for feminine things ('la manzana partida').
rompió
Examples
El niño rompió la ventana jugando a la pelota.
The child broke the window playing ball.
Adjective vs. Verb Confusion
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