Arruinada (en. Ruined)

/a.ru.i.'na.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Destroyed or in a state of deterioration.
The house was ruined after the earthquake.
La casa quedó arruinada después del terremoto.
That has lost its wealth or resources.
It was declared ruined after the economic crisis.
Se declaró arruinada después de la crisis económica.
Loss of mental or emotional health.
Her happiness was ruined after the separation.
Su felicidad quedó arruinada tras la separación.

Etymology

From the verb to ruin, derived from the Latin 'ruinatum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there’s no turning back
Irreversible situation, especially when something is left ruined.
no hay vuelta atrás
to be ruined
To be in a situation of great loss or economic problems.
estar arruinado

Related Words

ruin
The state of something that has been destroyed or has no value.
ruina
to ruin
To cause the ruin or deterioration of something.
arruinar

Slang Meanings

To be in serious economic trouble.
After losing her job, she is completely ruined.
Después de perder su trabajo, está completamente arruinada.
To feel very bad emotionally.
After the breakup, she feels ruined.
Tras la ruptura, se siente arruinada.