crack (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "crack" can function as a noun, verb, and adjective, depending on the context.

Phonetic Transcription

• /kræk/

Translation Options into English

In Spanish, "crack" can refer to different contexts: 1. Crack (noun) - a break or fissure 2. Crack (noun) - a term used in sports or slang to refer to an exceptional person 3. Crack (noun) - related to drugs (specifically crack cocaine) 4. Crack (verb) - to break something

Meaning and Use

In Spanish, "crack" is often used colloquially to describe someone who is exceptionally skilled in a certain domain, especially in sports or entertainment. It can also refer to a physical crack or fissure, as in a surface or structure. The frequency of use varies; it is often used in oral speech, particularly informal contexts, but is also seen in written forms like articles about sports or culture.

Example Sentences

1. "El jugador es un crack en el fútbol."
   Translation: "The player is a crack in football."

2. "Hay una crack en la pared que necesita ser reparada."
   Translation: "There is a crack in the wall that needs to be repaired."

3. "Siempre admiro a los cracks de la música."
   Translation: "I always admire the cracks of music."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "crack" has several uses in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

1. Ser un crack
   Meaning: To be exceptionally good at something.
   "Ella es un crack en matemáticas."
   Translation: "She is a crack in mathematics."

2. Hacer crack
   Meaning: To break or fail.
   "El coche hizo crack y no volvió a encender."
   Translation: "The car made a crack and didn’t turn on again."

3. Crack de la industria
   Meaning: A top expert in a specific industry.
   "Necesitamos al crack de la publicidad para esta campaña."
   Translation: "We need the crack of advertising for this campaign."

4. Estar en el crack
   Meaning: To be at the peak of one's abilities or career.
   "Ella está en el crack de su carrera."
   Translation: "She is at the crack of her career."

Etymology

The word "crack" in this colloquial sense comes from English, where it originally referred to a break or a sharp sound, and has been adopted into Spanish slang, particularly in sports and youth culture.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Genio (genius)
- As (ace)
- Maestro (master)

Antonyms:
- Incompetente (incompetent)
- Mediocre (mediocre)
- Torpe (clumsy)