The Spanish verb "romper" means "to break" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "romper" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "romper" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | rompo |
| tú | you (informal) | rompes |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | rompe |
| nosotros | we | rompemos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | rompéis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | rompen |
Ella rompe la regla.
say it EH-yah ROM-peh
She breaks the rule.
In other languages
- French Elle enfreint la règle.
- German Sie bricht die Regel.
- Dutch Zij overtreedt de regel.
Yo rompo el papel.
say it yo ROM-poh
I break the paper.
In other languages
- French Je déchire le papier.
- German Ich zerreiße das Papier.
- Dutch Ik scheur het papier.
How to Conjugate "romper" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | rompí |
| tú | you (informal) | rompiste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | rompió |
| nosotros | we | rompimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | rompisteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | rompieron |
Él rompió la ventana accidentalmente.
say it rohm-PYOH
He broke the window accidentally.
In other languages
- French Il a cassé la fenêtre accidentellement.
- German Er hat versehentlich das Fenster zerbrochen.
- Dutch Hij brak per ongeluk het raam.
Yo rompí el vaso ayer.
say it rohm-PEH
I broke the glass yesterday.
In other languages
- French J'ai cassé le verre hier.
- German Ich habe gestern das Glas zerbrochen.
- Dutch Ik brak gisteren het glas.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | rompía |
| tú | you (informal) | rompías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | rompía |
| nosotros | we | rompíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | rompíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | rompían |
Ella rompía platos por error.
say it EH-yah rom-PEE-ah
She used to break plates by mistake.
In other languages
- French Elle cassait des assiettes par erreur.
- German Sie hat früher aus Versehen Teller zerbrochen.
- Dutch Zij brak vroeger per ongeluk borden.
Yo rompía los juguetes siempre.
say it yo rom-PEE-ah
I used to break the toys always.
In other languages
- French J'avais l'habitude de casser toujours les jouets.
- German Ich habe früher immer das Spielzeug kaputtgemacht.
- Dutch Ik brak vroeger altijd het speelgoed.
How to Conjugate "romper" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | romperé |
| tú | you (informal) | romperás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | romperá |
| nosotros | we | romperemos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | romperéis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | romperán |
Ella romperá el silencio pronto.
say it EH-yah rohm-peh-RAH
She will break the silence soon.
In other languages
- French Elle va bientôt rompre le silence.
- German Sie wird bald die Stille brechen.
- Dutch Zij zal binnenkort de stilte doorbreken.
Yo romperé el papel ahora.
say it yo rohm-peh-REH
I will break the paper now.
In other languages
- French Je vais casser le papier maintenant.
- German Ich werde das Papier jetzt zerreißen.
- Dutch Ik zal het papier nu breken.
How to Conjugate "romper" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | rompería |
| tú | you (informal) | romperías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | rompería |
| nosotros | we | romperíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | romperíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | romperían |
Él rompería el jarrón azul.
say it rohm-PEH-ree-ah
He would break the blue vase.
In other languages
- French Il casserait le vase bleu.
- German Er würde die blaue Vase zerbrechen.
- Dutch Hij zou de blauwe vaas breken.
Yo rompería el hielo pronto.
say it rohm-PEH-ree-ah
I would break the ice soon.
In other languages
- French Je briserais bientôt la glace.
- German Ich würde bald das Eis brechen.
- Dutch Ik zou binnenkort het ijs breken.
Frequently Asked Questions About "romper"
Is "romper" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Romper" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "romper" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "romper" means "to break" in English.
How do you conjugate "romper" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → rompo, tú → rompes, él/ella/usted → rompe, nosotros → rompemos, vosotros → rompéis, ellos/ustedes → rompen.
How many tenses does "romper" have in Spanish?
"Romper" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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