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    Devastador (en. Devastating)

    /deβastaˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That produces great destruction.
    The hurricane left a devastating landscape in its wake.
    El huracán dejó a su paso un paisaje devastador.
    That severely affects someone emotionally.
    He received the news in a devastating way.
    Recibió la noticia de manera devastadora.
    Extremely shocking or negative.
    The report has a devastating impact on public opinion.
    El informe tiene un impacto devastador en la opinión pública.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'devastator', which means 'to destroy completely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    devastating blow
    An impact that causes great damage or sadness.
    golpe devastador
    devastating effect
    Consequence that results in great destruction or suffering.
    efecto devastador
    devastating news
    Information that causes great pain or sadness.
    noticia devastadora

    Related Words

    devastation
    Action of devastating; complete destruction of something.
    devastación
    disaster
    Event that causes great damage or loss.
    desastre
    ruin
    State of total destruction or desolation.
    ruina

    Slang Meanings

    A very difficult or complicated situation.
    To be in a devastating situation.
    Estar en una situación devastadora.
    A highly affected emotional state.
    It left me devastated after what happened.
    Me dejó devastador después de lo que pasó.