destruir
destruir(
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trweer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to ravage)
2. (to end)
a. to wreck
Las discusiones políticas destruyeron su amistad.Political arguments wrecked their friendship.
b. to destroy
El huracán destruyó sus planes de vacaciones.The hurricane destroyed their vacation plans.
c. to demolish
El Dr. Banderas destruyó la hipótesis del Dr. Magallanes.Dr. Banderas demolished Dr. Magallanes' hypothesis.
d. to dash
La explosión esta mañana destruyó cualquier esperanza de una resolución pronta al conflicto.The explosion this morning dashed any hopes of a quick resolution to the conflict.
e. to shatter
El helicóptero se estrelló y destrozó la esperanza de John de ser rescatado.The helicopter crashed and shattered John's hope of being rescued.
f. to ruin
La foto comprometedora destruyó su candidatura.The compromising photo ruined his candidacy.
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