destrozado
“destrozado” means “destroyed” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
destroyed
Also: smashed, wrecked
📝 In Action
El terremoto dejó el puente destrozado.
B1The earthquake left the bridge destroyed.
Encontraron la bicicleta destrozada en el bosque.
B2They found the smashed bicycle in the forest.
devastated
Also: shattered, crushed
📝 In Action
Estaba destrozado después de perder el partido final.
B2He was devastated after losing the final match.
Llegué a casa totalmente destrozada tras doce horas de trabajo.
C1I arrived home totally shattered (exhausted) after twelve hours of work.
destroyed (past participle)
Also: smashed (past participle)
📝 In Action
Han destrozado el jardín con la excavadora.
A2They have destroyed the garden with the excavator.
Para cuando llegamos, ya se había destrozado la escultura.
B1By the time we arrived, the sculpture had already been destroyed.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "destrozado" in Spanish:
crushed→destroyed→devastated→shattered→smashed→wrecked→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: destrozado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'destrozado' to describe an emotional state?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed from the verb 'destrozar', which combines the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'undo' or 'reverse') and 'trozo' (meaning 'piece' or 'fragment'). Therefore, it literally means 'to break into pieces.'
First recorded: Around the 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'destrozado' and 'dañado'?
'Dañado' means 'damaged' and implies that something is harmed but perhaps still usable or repairable. 'Destrozado' means 'destroyed' or 'smashed,' indicating much more severe damage, often beyond repair.