estropearse — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
estropearse is used for these senses in English:
- break down (ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
- bruise (intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
- go bad (of foods and commodities) To spoil, rot, or otherwise become unusable due to age or storage conditions.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.
bruise — full definition
- noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
- verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
- verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.