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to ruin
01
arruinar
to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
Transitive: to ruin sth
Ejemplos
The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.
La inundación tenía el poder de arruinar los cimientos de la casa.
The economic downturn threatened to ruin many businesses.
La crisis económica amenazaba con arruinar muchas empresas.
02
arruinar, caer en ruinas
to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The old mansion has slowly begun to ruin over the years, with parts of the roof collapsing.
La antigua mansión ha comenzado lentamente a arruinarse con los años, con partes del techo derrumbándose.
After the flood, the town was left to ruin, with many buildings left abandoned.
Después de la inundación, el pueblo quedó en ruinas, con muchos edificios abandonados.
03
deshonrar, deflorar
to take away a woman’s chastity, often leading to a loss of honor or social reputation in traditional contexts
Transitive: to ruin a woman
Ejemplos
In the old tales, the knight vowed to protect her from those who sought to ruin her.
En los viejos cuentos, el caballero juró protegerla de aquellos que buscaban arruinarla.
His deceitful charm ruined her, leaving her reputation in shambles.
Su encanto engañoso la arruinó, dejando su reputación en ruinas.
04
arruinar, empobrecer
to cause someone or something to become impoverished
Transitive: to ruin sb
Ejemplos
The economic crisis ruined many families, leaving them struggling to survive.
La crisis económica arruinó a muchas familias, dejándolas luchando por sobrevivir.
His gambling addiction gradually ruined him, wiping out his savings.
Su adicción al juego lo arruinó gradualmente, acabando con sus ahorros.
05
arruinar, destruir
to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value
Transitive: to ruin sth
Ejemplos
Poor management decisions can ruin a company's reputation.
Las malas decisiones de gestión pueden arruinar la reputación de una empresa.
The constant delays and miscommunications began to ruin the project.
Los constantes retrasos y malentendidos comenzaron a arruinar el proyecto.
Ruin
01
ruinas
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
Ejemplos
They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip.
Exploraron las ruinas de un viejo castillo durante su viaje.
The ancient ruins attracted many tourists each year.
Las ruinas antiguas atraían a muchos turistas cada año.
02
ruina, devastación
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
03
ruina, destrucción
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
04
mancha, suciedad
moisten or soil
05
ruina, desastre
an event that results in destruction
06
ruina, fracaso
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
07
ruina, deterioro
the process of becoming dilapidated
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