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    Ruines (en. Mean)

    /ruˈines/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in very poor condition or of poor quality.
    The building has been uninhabited for years and is in ruins.
    El edificio lleva años deshabitado y se encuentra en ruines.
    Refers to a place or thing that has lost its splendor.
    The ruins of the ancient civilization are fascinating.
    Las ruines de la antigua civilización son fascinantes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ruinās', which means fall or collapse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in ruins
    That is in a state of degradation or deterioration.
    en ruinas
    ruins of the past
    Referring to vestiges of previous eras that have fallen into disuse.
    ruinas del pasado

    Related Words

    ruin
    State of deterioration of a building or structure.
    ruina
    deterioration
    Process of loss of quality or original condition.
    deterioro
    destruction
    Action of destroying something, leaving it in a ruinous state.
    destrucción

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a very bad economic situation.
    This month I’m in ruins, I barely have enough to eat.
    Este mes estoy en ruines, apenas tengo para comer.
    To describe a disheveled or poorly maintained person.
    After the party, Juan arrived home completely in ruins.
    Después de la fiesta, Juan llegó a casa completamente en ruines.