What is the Spanish word for "destructive"?

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

English

destructive

Spanish

destructivo

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Alternative translations of "destructive"

devastador
perjudicial
dañino
destructor

Examples of how to use "destructive" in Spanish

English
A hurricane is a destructive storm.
Spanish
Un huracán es una tormenta destructiva.
English
The storm caused destructive damage to houses.
Spanish
La tormenta causó daños destructivos a las casas.
English
His destructive behavior worried all his friends.
Spanish
Su comportamiento destructivo preocupaba a todos sus amigos.
English
Smoking can have destructive effects on health.
Spanish
Fumar puede tener efectos destructivos en la salud.
English
The bomb created a destructive blast across town.
Spanish
La bomba creó una explosión destructiva en toda la ciudad.

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