What does "derrumbar" mean in English?

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Spanish

derrumbar

English

to demolish

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Alternative translations of "derrumbar"

to collapse
to knock down
to overthrow
to topple

Examples of how to use "derrumbar" in Spanish

Spanish
El edificio se derrumbó.
English
The building collapsed.
Spanish
El viento derrumba la cerca hoy
English
The wind is knocking down the fence today.
Spanish
La lluvia derrumbó el viejo muro
English
The rain brought down the old wall.
Spanish
Antes la lluvia derrumbaba muchas casas
English
In the past, the rain used to bring down many houses.
Spanish
El terremoto derrumbará varios edificios
English
The earthquake will bring down several buildings.

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El edificio se derrumbó.

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