destroy in Spanish
destroy in Spanish is destruir, destrozar, escantillar — destroy means to damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
destroy in Spanish
destruir
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
destrozar
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
escantillar
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
escocherar
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
profligar
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
romper
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
sacrificar
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.
What does "destroy" mean?
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verb To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
"The fire destroyed the entire warehouse."
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verb To defeat someone completely and overwhelmingly.
"The champion destroyed her opponent in straight sets."
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verb To kill an animal deliberately, usually for humane or safety reasons.
"The injured horse had to be destroyed."
destroy in a sentence
- The fire destroyed the entire warehouse.
- A single bug destroyed months of work on the project.
- The champion destroyed her opponent in straight sets.
- The injured horse had to be destroyed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "destroy" in Spanish?
"destroy" in Spanish is destruir, destrozar, escantillar. destroy means: To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
How do you use "destroy" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire destroyed the entire warehouse." In Spanish, "destroy" is destruir, destrozar, escantillar.
Are there other ways to say "destroy" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "destroy": destruir, destrozar, escantillar, escocherar, profligar, romper.
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