grieta

noun
  1. A crack or fissure, especially in a surface or structure. noun
    The earthquake left a large grieta in the wall of the building.
    As the ice melted, a grieta formed, making the glacier more unstable.
  2. A metaphorical division or split, often used to describe a rift or disagreement between groups or individuals. noun
    The political grieta between the two parties has widened over the years.
    There is a grieta in the community over how to handle the new development project.