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    Destruirse (en. Be destroyed)

    /destruˈiɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To destroy oneself in essence or existence.
    The house was completely destroyed in the fire.
    La casa se destruyó por completo en el incendio.
    To undergo a negative transformation until in ruins.
    The building was destroyed over time.
    El edificio se destruyó con el paso del tiempo.
    The process of ruining or falling apart.
    The agreement was destroyed after the lack of communication.
    El acuerdo se destruyó después de la falta de comunicación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'destruere', which means to undo or overthrow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to die laughing
    To experience intense and uncontrolled laughter.
    destruirse de risa
    to suffer inside
    To suffer emotionally in secret.
    destruirse por dentro
    to not want to destroy oneself
    To act cautiously to avoid personal harm.
    no querer destruirse

    Related Words

    destruction
    Action of destroying; annihilation.
    destrucción
    destroyer
    That which destroys or causes destruction.
    destructor
    wear out
    To lose vitality or strength over time.
    desgastarse

    Slang Meanings

    To destroy someone's reputation.
    What you did will socially destroy you.
    Lo que hiciste va a hacer que te destruyas socialmente.
    To excessively meddle in someone's life.
    That attitude will only emotionally destroy you.
    Esa actitud solo va a hacer que te destruyas emocionalmente.