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to ruin
01
arruinar, destruir
to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair
Transitive: to ruin sth
Exemplos
The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.
A enchente tinha o poder de arruinar a fundação da casa.
The economic downturn threatened to ruin many businesses.
A recessão econômica ameaçava arruinar muitos negócios.
02
arruinar, cair em ruínas
to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline
Intransitive
Exemplos
The old mansion has slowly begun to ruin over the years, with parts of the roof collapsing.
A velha mansão começou lentamente a arruinar-se ao longo dos anos, com partes do telhado desmoronando.
After the flood, the town was left to ruin, with many buildings left abandoned.
Após a inundação, a cidade ficou em ruínas, com muitos edifícios abandonados.
03
desonrar, 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
Exemplos
In the old tales, the knight vowed to protect her from those who sought to ruin her.
Nos velhos contos, o cavaleiro jurou protegê-la daqueles que procuravam arruiná-la.
His deceitful charm ruined her, leaving her reputation in shambles.
Seu charme enganador a arruinou, deixando sua reputação em ruínas.
04
arruinar, empobrecer
to cause someone or something to become impoverished
Transitive: to ruin sb
Exemplos
The economic crisis ruined many families, leaving them struggling to survive.
A crise econômica arruinou muitas famílias, deixando-as lutando para sobreviver.
His gambling addiction gradually ruined him, wiping out his savings.
Seu vício em jogos de azar gradualmente o arruinou, acabando com suas economias.
05
arruinar, destruir
to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value
Transitive: to ruin sth
Exemplos
Poor management decisions can ruin a company's reputation.
Más decisões de gestão podem arruinar a reputação de uma empresa.
The constant delays and miscommunications began to ruin the project.
Os atrasos constantes e os mal-entendidos começaram a arruinar o projeto.
Ruin
01
ruínas, escombros
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
Exemplos
They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip.
Eles exploraram as ruínas de um castelo antigo durante sua viagem.
The ancient ruins attracted many tourists each year.
As antigas ruínas atraíam muitos turistas a cada ano.
02
ruína, destruição
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
03
ruína, destruição
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
04
mancha, sujeira
moisten or soil
05
ruína, desastre
an event that results in destruction
06
ruína, queda
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
07
ruína, deterioração
the process of becoming dilapidated
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