Usage examples of "broke" in English with translation to Spanish

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War broke out in 1941. La guerra estalló en 1941.

The car broke down, so they had to walk. El coche se descompuso, por lo que tenían que caminar.

While we were discussing the situation, Terri broke in to give her opinion. Mientras discutíamos la situación, Terri nos interrumpió para dar su opinión.

A big animal broke out of the zoo. Un animal grande se escapó del zoo.

A revolution broke out in Mexico. Estalló una revolución en México.

The car broke down five miles outside of town. El coche se descompuso cinco millas fuera de la ciudad.

A war broke out between the two countries. Estalló una guerra entre los dos países.

The car broke down on the way to the airport. El vehículo se descompuso camino al aeropuerto.

How old were you when the war broke out? ¿Qué edad tenías cuando estalló la guerra?

He had the kindness to lend me his car when mine broke down. Tuvo la amabilidad de prestarme su coche cuando el mío se descompuso.

When the fire broke out, he was sound asleep. Él estaba profundamente dormido cuando estalló el fuego.

I had barely gotten home when the storm broke out. Apenas había entrado en casa cuando estalló la tormenta.

We were taught that World War II broke out in 1939. Se nos enseñó que la Segunda Guerra Mundial estalló en 1939.

It was in 1939 that the Second World War broke out. Fue en 1939 cuando la Segunda Guerra Mundial estalló.

He broke into a house. Entró a la fuerza a la casa.

Tom broke down and cried. Tom se derrumbó y lloró.

A fire broke out nearby. Hubo un incendio cerca.

You broke the washing machine. Te echaste la lavadora.

War broke out in 1939. La guerra explotó en 1939.

Tom's car broke down. El auto de Tom se averió.

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