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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
verb
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
destrozar
verb
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
escantillar
verb
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
escocherar
verb
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
profligar
verb
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
romper
verb
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair; to damage (something) to the point that it effectively ceases to exist.
sacrificar
verb
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.

What does "destroy" mean?

  1. verb To damage something so severely that it no longer exists or can't be repaired.
    "The fire destroyed the entire warehouse."
  2. verb To defeat someone completely and overwhelmingly.
    "The champion destroyed her opponent in straight sets."
  3. 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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