What is the Spanish word for "devastating"?

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

English

devastating

Spanish

devastadora

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Alternative translations of "devastating"

devastador
desolador
demoledor
arrasador

Examples of how to use "devastating" in Spanish

English
The news of his death was devastating.
Spanish
La noticia de su muerte fue devastadora.
English
The hurricane had devastating effects on homes.
Spanish
El huracán tuvo efectos devastadores en las viviendas.
English
Her sudden words were devastating to him.
Spanish
Sus palabras repentinas fueron devastadoras para él.
English
They suffered a devastating financial loss.
Spanish
Sufrieron una pérdida financiera devastadora.
English
The team faced a devastating defeat yesterday.
Spanish
El equipo enfrentó una derrota devastadora ayer.

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