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    Estragos (en. Havoc)

    /es'tɾaɣos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Destructive or harmful effect of something.
    The ravages of war were devastating.
    Los estragos de la guerra fueron devastadores.
    Disorganization or confusion caused by an event or situation.
    The devastation from the hurricane left the city without basic services.
    Los estragos del huracán dejaron a la ciudad sin servicios básicos.
    Damage caused by time or use.
    The effects of the weather on the facade of the house are visible.
    Los estragos del clima en la fachada de la casa son visibles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stragō', which means 'to destroy' or 'to wound'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wreak havoc
    To cause disasters or significant damage.
    hacer estragos
    to suffer damage
    To suffer severe damages or effects.
    sufrir estragos
    to leave devastation
    To leave a trail of destruction or damage.
    dejar estragos

    Related Words

    racket
    Loud and confusing noise, associated with disorder.
    estrépito
    to spoil
    To cause damage or degradation to something.
    estragar
    strategy
    Plan or method to achieve a goal, in contrast to damage.
    estrategia

    Slang Meanings

    Negative effect of a wild party.
    After the party, the aftermath was evident in the house.
    Después de la fiesta, los estragos eran evidentes en la casa.
    Chaotic or disastrous situations in everyday life.
    The move was a total wreck, everything turned into chaos.
    La mudanza fue un estrago total, todo se volvió un caos.