Destruye (en. Destroys)

/destruˈjwe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something cease to exist.
Fire destroys everything in its path.
El fuego destruye todo a su paso.
To ruin or undo something that was in good condition.
The storm destroys the crops in the field.
La tormenta destruye los cultivos del campo.
To completely eliminate something.
War destroys entire cities.
La guerra destruye ciudades enteras.

Etymology

From Latin 'destruere', composed of 'de-' and 'struere' which means 'to build'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

destroy the evidence
Eliminate evidence that could incriminate.
destruye la evidencia
destroy the myth
To overturn a false belief or idea.
destruye el mito
destroy the fear
To overcome a fear or insecurity.
destruye el miedo

Related Words

destruction
Action of destroying.
destrucción
destroyer
That destroys something.
destructor
to destroy
Verb from the root of 'destroys'.
destruir

Slang Meanings

To end something impressively.
That party destroys everything I have lived.
Esa fiesta destruye todo lo que he vivido.
To make someone feel a great surprise.
That twist in the movie blows my mind.
Ese giro en la película destruye mi mente.