Destruido (en. Destroyed)

/destruˈido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has lost its form, utility, or existence due to severe damage.
The city was left destroyed after the earthquake.
La ciudad quedó destruido tras el terremoto.
That has suffered total annihilation or devastation.
The building was destroyed by fire.
El edificio fue destruido por el fuego.
Something that has been reduced to rubble or ashes.
The remains of the car were completely destroyed.
Los restos del coche estaban completamente destruido.

Etymology

From Latin 'destructus', past participle of 'destruere', meaning to undo or ruin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

destroyed by war
That has suffered significant damage or loss due to military conflicts.
destruido por la guerra
totally destroyed
That has been razed with nothing left standing.
totalmente destruido
destroyed in the attempt
Failed in an effort that resulted in losses or damages.
destruido en el intento

Related Words

destruction
Action of destroying.
destrucción
destroy
To cause the disappearance or annihilation of something.
destruir
destructive
That has a character of destruction.
destructivo

Slang Meanings

Destroyed in the context of being emotionally downcast.
After the breakup, he felt destroyed.
Después de la ruptura, se sintió destruido.
Used to describe a state of excessive physical or mental weariness.
After so much work, I am destroyed.
Después de tanto trabajo, estoy destruido.