Destructor (en. Destroyer)
/des-truc-tor/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Agent that causes destruction.
War is a destroyer of families.
La guerra es un destructor de familias.
Machine or tool that breaks down materials.
The paper shredder prevented information leakage.
El destructor de papel evitó la fuga de información.
Fictional character that causes chaos.
The destroyer in the movie was unstoppable.
El destructor en la película era imparable.
Etymology
From the Latin 'destructor', composed of 'de-' and 'struere' which means 'to destroy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dream destroyer
Person or situation that ruins hopes.
destructor de sueños
destructive instinct
Impulse that leads to self-destruction or harming others.
instinto destructor
Related Words
destruction
Action and effect of destroying.
destrucción
waste shredder
Machine that processes and reduces waste to refuse.
destructor de residuos
Slang Meanings
Destructo
That place is a total mess after the party.
Ese lugar es un destructo total después de la fiesta.
Destru
That group is a true destroyer of the competition.
Ese grupo es un verdadero destru de la competencia.