grieta
- A crack or fissure, especially in a surface or structure. nounThe earthquake left a large grieta in the wall of the building.As the ice melted, a grieta formed, making the glacier more unstable.
- A metaphorical division or split, often used to describe a rift or disagreement between groups or individuals. nounThe 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.