What is the Spanish word for "devastation"?

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

English

devastation

Spanish

devastación

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Alternative translations of "devastation"

desolación
ruina
desastre
estrago

Examples of how to use "devastation" in Spanish

English
After the storm came complete devastation.
Spanish
Después de la tormenta vino una destrucción total.
English
The hurricane left towns in complete devastation.
Spanish
El huracán dejó pueblos en completa devastación.
English
She felt deep devastation after the loss.
Spanish
Ella sintió una profunda devastación tras la pérdida.
English
The news showed the devastation caused by floods.
Spanish
Las noticias mostraron la devastación causada por las inundaciones.
English
Farmers watched the crops' devastation with heavy hearts.
Spanish
Los agricultores observaron la devastación de los cultivos con corazones pesados.

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