What is the Spanish word for "ruinous"?

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

English

ruinous

Spanish

ruinosa

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Alternative translations of "ruinous"

desastroso
devastador
ruinoso

Examples of how to use "ruinous" in Spanish

English
The war had a ruinous effect on the economy.
Spanish
La guerra tuvo un efecto ruinosa en la economía.
English
The storm caused ruinous damage to homes.
Spanish
La tormenta causó daños devastadores a las viviendas.
English
His ruinous choice cost him the job.
Spanish
Su decisión ruinosa le costó el trabajo.
English
High interest rates have ruinous effects.
Spanish
Las tasas de interés altas tienen efectos devastadores.
English
The policy had ruinous consequences for families.
Spanish
La política tuvo consecuencias desastrosas para las familias.

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