bust in Spanish
bust in Spanish is busto, fiasco, trincar — bust means to break something, especially by force.
bust in Spanish
busto
A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.
fiasco
(slang) A failed enterprise; a bomb.
trincar
(transitive, slang) To arrest (someone or a group of people) for a crime.
pillar
(transitive, slang) To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.
ampayar
(transitive, slang) To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.
cazar
(transitive, slang) To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.
partir
(transitive, slang) To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.
reventar
(transitive, slang) To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.
partir
reventar
What does "bust" mean?
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verb To break something, especially by force.
"He busted the lock trying to get into the shed."
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verb To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal, or to arrest them.
"Police busted the gang after a six-month investigation."
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noun A sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
"A marble bust of the composer stood in the entrance hall."
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noun A woman's breasts, or the measurement around them.
"The dress comes in small, medium, and large bust sizes."
bust in a sentence
- He busted the lock trying to get into the shed.
- Careful, you'll bust that chair if you keep leaning back on it.
- Police busted the gang after a six-month investigation.
- She got busted for copying answers during the exam.
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "bust" in Spanish?
"bust" in Spanish is busto, fiasco, trincar. bust means: To break something, especially by force.
How do you use "bust" in a sentence?
Example: "He busted the lock trying to get into the shed." In Spanish, "bust" is busto, fiasco, trincar.
Are there other ways to say "bust" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "bust": busto, fiasco, trincar, pillar, ampayar, cazar.
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