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    Demolición (en. Demolition)

    /de.mo.liˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of dismantling a building or another structure.
    The demolition of the old bridge will start next month.
    La demolición del viejo puente comenzará el próximo mes.
    Process of removing a constructed element.
    The demolition of the theater was a heavily discussed event in the city.
    La demolición del teatro fue un evento muy comentado en la ciudad.
    Total destruction of something.
    The demolition of the factory made room for a new park.
    La demolición de la fábrica dejó espacio para un nuevo parque.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'demolīcio', meaning 'destruction' or 'knockdown'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    controlled demolition
    Process of safely and systematically bringing down structures.
    demolición controlada
    total demolition
    Complete knockdown of a building or structure.
    demolición total
    selective demolition
    Destruction of specific parts of a structure while preserving others.
    demolición selectiva

    Related Words

    to demolish
    Verb that means to knock down or destroy something.
    demoler
    demolished
    Participle that indicates that something has been destroyed.
    demolido
    demolitions
    Plural of the noun 'demolition', referring to multiple cases of knockdown.
    demoliciones

    Slang Meanings

    Tear down
    Let's tear down that old building.
    Vamos a tirar abajo ese edificio viejo.
    Put an end to
    The storm took down the house, it was a natural demolition.
    La tormenta acabó con la casa, fue una demolición natural.