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What does crack mean in Spanish?

"Crack" can have several meanings in Spanish, depending on the context:

1. Crack (noun):

* Grieta: This is the most common translation for "crack" meaning a fissure or break in a surface.

* Example: "Hay una grieta en la pared." (There's a crack in the wall.)

* Rajadura: Similar to "grieta", it refers to a crack in a hard surface.

* Example: "La taza tiene una rajadura." (The cup has a crack.)

* Fisura: This term is more formal and usually refers to a very small crack.

* Example: "La roca tiene una fisura." (The rock has a fissure.)

2. Crack (verb):

* Rajarse: This means "to crack" as in to break into pieces or to develop a crack.

* Example: "El espejo se rajó al caer." (The mirror cracked when it fell.)

* Agrietarse: Similar to "rajarse", this verb refers to something cracking due to pressure or age.

* Example: "El pavimento se agrietó con el calor." (The pavement cracked in the heat.)

* Resquebrajarse: This verb implies a more serious crack or break, often leading to something falling apart.

* Example: "El edificio se resquebrajó en el terremoto." (The building cracked in the earthquake.)

3. Crack (slang):

* Crack: This word itself can be used in Spanish slang to refer to cocaine, similar to English.

* Example: "Él vende crack." (He sells crack.)

Context is key! To know which meaning is the most appropriate, consider the sentence and the overall meaning.

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