Pesquisar
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
Example
Reckless actions can easily ruin relationships.
The ongoing neglect of maintenance is ruining the structural integrity of the building.
Ignored warnings about the storm ruined the outdoor event.
02
arruinar, destruir
to fall into a state of destruction or severe decline
Intransitive
Example
Without proper care, the ancient book began to ruin, its pages turning brittle.
The abandoned factory has begun to ruin, with rust and decay spreading everywhere.
The neglected garden has started to ruin, with weeds overtaking the plants.
03
arruinar, desonrar
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
Example
The gossip hinted that she had been ruined by a man of ill repute.
His deceitful charm ruined her, leaving her reputation in shambles.
Her family disowned her after she was ruined, despite her protests of innocence.
04
arruinar, destruir
to cause someone or something to become impoverished
Transitive: to ruin sb
Example
The sudden downturn in the market ruined many investors who lost everything.
The failed business venture ruined them financially, forcing them into debt.
His gambling addiction gradually ruined him, wiping out his savings.
05
arruinar, destruir
to cause something to become less favorable, often by damaging or destroying its quality or value
Transitive: to ruin sth
Example
Poor management decisions can ruin a company 's reputation.
His careless comments could ruin the delicate negotiations.
Repeated lies can ruin a relationship built on trust.
Ruin
01
ruínas, restos
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
Example
The archaeological team discovered the ruins of an ancient city.
The ancient ruins attracted many tourists each year.
They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip.
02
ruína, devastação
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
03
ruína, destruição
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
04
umidade, sujeira
moisten or soil
05
ruína, destruição
an event that results in destruction
06
ruína, desgraça
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
07
ruína, deterioração
the process of becoming dilapidated
Exemplo
Reckless actions can easily ruin relationships.
The ongoing neglect of maintenance is ruining the structural integrity of the building.
Ignored warnings about the storm ruined the outdoor event.
The economic downturn threatened to ruin many businesses.
The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.
