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collapse in Spanish

collapse in Spanish is colapso, desplome, colapsar — collapse means to fall down or cave in suddenly.

collapse in Spanish

colapso
noun
The act of collapsing.
desplome
noun
The act of collapsing.
colapsar
verb
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
derrumbarse
verb
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
colapsar[se]
verb
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
desplomarse
verb
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.

What does "collapse" mean?

  1. verb To fall down or cave in suddenly.
    "The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck."
  2. verb To fail suddenly and completely.
    "The negotiations collapsed after both sides refused to compromise."
  3. verb To suddenly fall to the ground, typically from exhaustion, illness, or fainting.
    "He collapsed on the finish line after the marathon."
  4. verb To fold something into a smaller, more compact shape.
    "The stroller collapses flat for easy storage."
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collapse in a sentence

  • The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
  • Part of the roof collapsed during the storm.
  • The negotiations collapsed after both sides refused to compromise.
  • The company collapsed into bankruptcy within a year.

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What is "collapse" in Spanish?

"collapse" in Spanish is colapso, desplome, colapsar. collapse means: To fall down or cave in suddenly.

How do you use "collapse" in a sentence?

Example: "The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck." In Spanish, "collapse" is colapso, desplome, colapsar.

Are there other ways to say "collapse" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "collapse": colapso, desplome, colapsar, derrumbarse, colapsar[se], desplomarse.

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