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    Estrago (en. Havoc)

    /es'trago/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Destruction or damage caused to a thing or in a place.
    The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coast.
    El huracán causó un estrago en la costa.
    Significant confusion or disorder.
    The devastation left by the battle was impressive.
    El estrago que dejó la batalla fue impresionante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stragulum', meaning 'excess of damage or destruction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wreak havoc
    Causing a lot of damage or disorder.
    hacer estragos
    to be in shambles
    To be in a state of decay or disorder.
    estar en estragos
    to cause havoc
    To provoke great damage or chaos.
    causar estragos

    Related Words

    estragado
    That has been damaged or destroyed.
    estragado
    estragozo
    Related to causing havoc.
    estragozo
    estrague
    Act of wreaking havoc.
    estrague

    Slang Meanings

    To create a great mess at a party.
    The party ended in chaos; no one could walk.
    La fiesta terminó en estrago, nadie podía caminar.
    Referring to someone who has made a considerable mess.
    That guy always causes havoc wherever he goes.
    Ese tipo siempre causa estragos donde va.