emotionsintermediateuniversal
Me parte el alma
/meh PAHR-teh ehl AH-lmah/
It breaks my heart
Literal translation
It splits my soul
When to use it
Used to express deep sadness or pain, often about a personal loss or disappointment.
In conversation
Que tu abuela ya no esté me parte el alma.
“It breaks my heart that your grandma isn’t here anymore.”