What is the Spanish word for "destruction"?

Learn how to say "destruction" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

destruction

Spanish

destrucción

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Alternative translations of "destruction"

ruina
devastación
aniquilación
desmantelamiento

Examples of how to use "destruction" in Spanish

English
A path of destruction was left behind.
Spanish
Se dejó un camino de destrucción a su paso.
English
The storm caused severe destruction to homes.
Spanish
La tormenta causó una destrucción severa en las viviendas.
English
They watched the destruction of the old bridge.
Spanish
Observaron la destrucción del viejo puente.
English
War brings destruction and sadness to many families.
Spanish
La guerra trae destrucción y tristeza a muchas familias.
English
Cleaning up after the destruction took several weeks.
Spanish
La limpieza después de la destrucción tomó varias semanas.

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