Destruyes (en. You destroy)

/des'tɾujes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause the ruin or annihilation of something.
You destroy the dreams of many people with your words.
Tú destruyes los sueños de muchas personas con tus palabras.
To disintegrate or make something disappear through violence or harm.
That type of attitude destroys the trust between friends.
Ese tipo de actitudes destruyes la confianza entre amigos.
To completely eliminate something that exists.
If you keep this up, you are going to destroy our relationship.
Si continúas así, vas a destruyes nuestra relación.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

you destroy with your words
You inflict emotional harm through what you say.
destruyes con tus palabras
do not destroy hope
Do not eliminate someone's faith or optimism.
no destruyas la esperanza
you destroy everything in your path
You cause problems or chaos wherever you go.
destruyes todo a tu paso

Related Words

destruction
Action of destroying; the result of extreme damage.
destrucción
destroyer
Causing destruction or designed to destroy.
destructor
to destroy
Verb that refers to the act of causing destruction.
destruir

Slang Meanings

Destroy in style
When you arrive, you always destroy the party in style.
Cuando llegas, siempre destruyes con estilo la fiesta.
To smash to pieces
Your way of speaking sometimes smashes my feelings to pieces.
Tu forma de hablar a veces hace añicos mis sentimientos.