How to Say "i broke" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i broke” is “rompí” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Accidentalmente rompí la ventana con la pelota.
I accidentally broke the window with the ball.
Rompí el papel en pedacitos porque no me gustó el dibujo.
I tore the paper into little pieces because I didn't like the drawing.
Cuando me caí, rompí mi reloj favorito.
When I fell, I broke my favorite watch.
The Past Tense (Preterite)
This form, 'rompí,' tells you that I completed the action of breaking at a specific time in the past. It’s a finished action, like 'I broke it yesterday.'
Using the wrong past participle
Mistake: “He roto el vaso.”
Correction: He roto el vaso. (Wait! This is correct, but remember the past participle 'roto' is irregular, not 'rompido'!)
Other Meanings of “rompí”
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