Arruinen (en. Ruin)

/a.ru.i.nen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To destroy or ruin something entirely.
Bad decisions ruined his career.
Las malas decisiones arruinaron su carrera.
To cause serious harm to someone or something.
The scandal ruined her reputation.
El escándalo arruinó su reputación.
To produce disastrous consequences.
The storms ruined the harvest.
Las tormentas arruinaron la cosecha.

Etymology

From the verb "arruinar," which comes from the Latin 'ruināre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it shouldn't be ruined
One should not spoil or harm something that is already good.
no hay que arruinarlo

Related Words

ruin
State of total destruction or deterioration.
ruina
ruined
That has lost its wealth or value.
arruinado
ruinous
That causes or results in ruin.
ruinoso

Slang Meanings

To spoil a situation.
Don't ruin the party with your bad mood.
No arruines la fiesta con tu mal humor.
To damage something irreversibly.
That news ruined everything planned.
Esa noticia arruinó todo lo planeado.