Destrozado (en. Shattered)
/des.tɾoˈθa.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
The state of something that has been severely damaged.
After the accident, the car was shattered.
Después del accidente, el coche quedó destrozado.
A deep feeling of sadness or unease.
He felt shattered after the loss of his pet.
Se sentía destrozado tras la pérdida de su mascota.
When someone feels physically or emotionally exhausted.
After working all week, he was shattered.
Después de trabajar toda la semana, estaba destrozado.
Etymology
From the verb 'to shatter', which comes from the Latin 'detrusare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be shattered
To feel very sad or exhausted.
estar destrozado
to break someone's heart
To cause someone great emotional pain.
destrozar el corazón
to feel shattered inside
To feel extremely hurt or sad inside.
estar destrozado por dentro
Related Words
to shatter
To break into pieces or cause severe damage to something.
destrozar
destruction
The act of destroying or causing damage.
destrucción
Slang Meanings
To be very tired.
After the party, I am shattered.
Después de la fiesta, estoy destrozado.
To feel very much in love with someone, in a dramatic sense.
That girl has me shattered.
Esa chica me tiene destrozado.