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ruin in Spanish

ruin in Spanish is ruina, arruinar, desbaratar — ruin means to destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.

ruin in Spanish

ruina
noun
arruinar
verb
(transitive) To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
desbaratar
verb
(transitive) To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
arruinar
verb
estropear
verb
ruinar
verb
arruinar
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
estropear
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
dar al traste
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.
ruinar
verb
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.

What does "ruin" mean?

  1. verb To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.
    "The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert."
  2. noun The remains of a destroyed or decayed structure.
    "Tourists explored the ancient ruins of the castle."
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ruin in a sentence

  • The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert.
  • One bad decision nearly ruined his career.
  • Tourists explored the ancient ruins of the castle.
  • Moss and ivy covered the ruin at the edge of the field.

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What is "ruin" in Spanish?
"ruin" in Spanish is ruina, arruinar, desbaratar. ruin means: To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.
How do you use "ruin" in a sentence?
Example: "The heavy rain ruined the outdoor concert." In Spanish, "ruin" is ruina, arruinar, desbaratar.
Are there other ways to say "ruin" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "ruin": ruina, arruinar, desbaratar, estropear, ruinar, dar al traste.
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