quiebre
Quiebre is a Spanish noun meaning rupture, break, or turning point. It derives from the verb quebrar, which means to break or crack. The term is used across several domains to indicate a rupture in continuity or a decisive change.
In physical contexts, quiebre refers to a fracture or fault in materials, rocks, or structures.
In finance and business, quiebre denotes a sudden failure or insolvency. The more common term for bankruptcy
In sports, especially tennis, quiebre describes a break of serve—the server loses the game.
In social contexts, quiebre can refer to a rupture in a relationship or a breaking point in
Regional note: quiebre is widely understood in Latin American Spanish, while in Spain quiebra is more frequent