The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Romper is used to give direct orders or instructions to break something, for example ¡Rompe esa rama! (Break that branch!). It allows you to command someone directly in a clear and concise manner.

Romper is a regular -er verb, meaning its conjugations in the Imperative follow the typical pattern for this verb type. The conjugations are formed by dropping the -r ending of the infinitive and adding the appropriate endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Romper (to break) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Romper generally means to break or to tear, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To break something: for example, ¡Rompe esa rama! (Break that branch!)

To tear something: for example, ¡Rompe ese papel! (Tear that paper!)

To break a rule or law: for example, ¡Rompe las reglas! (Break the rules!)

To interrupt or disrupt something: for example, ¡Rompe el silencio! (Break the silence!)

To start something abruptly: for example, ¡Rompe a llorar! (Start crying!)

To break a record (colloquial): for example, ¡Rompe ese récord! (Break that record!)

To break up a relationship (colloquial): for example, ¡Rómpela! (Break up with her!)

Examples

Examples of Romper in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Rompe ese mal hábito! (Break that bad habit!)

Vamos a romper las barreras y explorar nuevas oportunidades. (Let’s break down barriers and explore new opportunities.)

No rompan las reglas del juego. (Don’t break the rules of the game.)

¡Rompamos el hielo con una actividad divertida! (Let’s break the ice with a fun activity!)

Es hora de romper con las tradiciones anticuadas. (It’s time to break away from outdated traditions.)

No rompas tu promesa, mantén tu palabra. (Don’t break your promise, keep your word.)

¡Rompamos las barreras del miedo y alcancemos nuestras metas! (Let’s break through the barriers of fear and achieve our goals!)

Por favor, no rompan el corazón de nadie con palabras hirientes. (Please don’t break anyone’s heart with hurtful words.)

¡Rompe el molde y sé único! (Break the mold and be unique!)

Es hora de romper el silencio y hablar sobre temas importantes. (It’s time to break the silence and talk about important issues.)

No rompas las reglas de la casa, respétalas. (Don’t break the house rules, respect them.)

¡Rompamos las cadenas de la ignorancia con educación! (Let’s break the chains of ignorance with education!)

Por favor, rompan el ciclo de violencia y promuevan la paz. (Please break the cycle of violence and promote peace.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Romper (to break) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.