Arruinarlo (en. Ruin it)

[aruˈinarlo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause damage or loss to what one possesses.
I don't want to ruin everything by making a mistake.
No quiero arruinarlo todo por un error.
To spoil a situation or an opportunity.
If you keep this up, you are going to ruin everything.
Si sigues así, vas a arruinarlo todo.
To destroy or break something from its original state.
The storm ruined the outdoor party.
La tormenta arruinó la fiesta al aire libre.

Etymology

From Latin 'ruinare', which means 'to collapse' or 'to destroy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't ruin it
Don't damage what is already fine.
no lo arruines
to ruin the party
To lose the fun in a social event.
arruinarse la fiesta
don't ruin the surprise
Do not reveal something that should not be disclosed.
no arruines la sorpresa

Related Words

ruin
State of deterioration or destruction.
ruina
to spoil
To damage or negatively affect.
estropear

Slang Meanings

To screw it up
If you keep this up, you are going to screw it up and ruin it.
Si sigues así, la vas a cagar y arruinarlo.
To mess it up
Don't mess it up, do it right so you don't ruin it.
No te folles la movida, hazlo bien para no arruinarlo.