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    Destruirán (en. Destroy)

    /destruˈiran/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    They will cause the ruin or elimination of an object or an idea.
    If we do not take action, they will destroy the ecosystem.
    Si no tomamos medidas, destruirán el ecosistema.
    They will annihilate or dismantle something that exists.
    The invaders will destroy the city if there is no defense.
    Los invasores destruirán la ciudad si no hay defensa.
    They will shatter or break a structure.
    The storms will destroy the old buildings.
    Las tormentas destruirán las viejas construcciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'destruere', meaning 'to undo what has been built.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    destroy the evidence
    Eliminate any proof of a crime or action.
    destruir la evidencia
    there is nothing to destroy
    Situation where there is nothing left that can be ruined.
    no hay nada que destruir
    destroy each other
    Lose each other in a confrontation or conflict.
    destruirse entre sí

    Related Words

    destruction
    The act of destroying something.
    destrucción
    destroyer
    That which causes destruction.
    destruidor
    desolation
    The state of being completely ruined or devastated.
    desolación

    Slang Meanings

    To devastate
    The hurricane is going to devastate everything in its path.
    El huracán va a arrasar todo a su paso.
    To turn to ashes
    That explosion is going to turn the factory to ashes.
    Esa explosión va a volver cenizas a la fábrica.