Destrozaron (en. Destroyed)

/destroˈθaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make pieces or ruin something.
The vandals destroyed the park.
Los vándalos destrozaron el parque.
To cause severe or irreversible damage.
The storm destroyed the houses in the neighborhood.
La tormenta destrozaron las casas del barrio.
To destroy violently or uncontrollably.
The cats destroyed the furniture in the living room.
Los gatos destrozaron los muebles de la sala.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' which indicates deprivation and 'trozar' which means to break into parts.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To destroy dreams
To make a person lose hope.
destrozar sueños
To break someone's heart
To cause great emotional suffering.
destrozar el corazón

Related Words

destruction
The action of destroying.
destrucción
ruin
The state of something that has been destroyed.
ruina

Slang Meanings

To leave something in very bad condition.
After the party, they destroyed the house.
Después de la fiesta, destrozaron la casa.
To completely ruin a situation.
The team destroyed their chances of winning the tournament.
El equipo destrozaron sus oportunidades de ganar el torneo.