destrozado
/des-tro-ZAH-doh/
destroyed
Destrozado (destroyed): The toy house is physically ruined.
destrozado(Adjective)
destroyed
?physically ruined
smashed
?broken violently
,wrecked
?vehicles or structures
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
It Must Match
Since 'destrozado' is acting like a descriptive word (adjective), it must match the thing it describes in gender and number. For example: 'la pared destrozada' (the destroyed wall) or 'los coches destrozados' (the destroyed cars).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser'
Mistake: "La casa es destrozada."
Correction: Use 'estar' (La casa está destrozada) because 'destrozado' describes a temporary state or condition resulting from an action, not a permanent characteristic.
Destrozado (devastated): Feeling emotionally shattered and heartbroken.
destrozado(Adjective)
devastated
?emotionally shattered or heartbroken
shattered
?extremely exhausted (colloquial)
,crushed
?emotionally defeated
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Intensity
When used for emotions, 'destrozado' indicates a level of sadness or disappointment far deeper than 'triste' (sad). It suggests being emotionally broken.
Destrozado (destroyed, past participle): The wagon has been destroyed.
destrozado(Verb)
destroyed (past participle)
?used with 'haber'
smashed (past participle)
?used with 'haber'
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Spelling Change in Conjugation
Because the base verb 'destrozar' ends in -zar, the 'z' changes to 'c' when followed by the letter 'e' (like in the Preterite 'yo' form: 'destrocé', or the Present Subjunctive: 'destroce'). This keeps the correct sound.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: destrozado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'destrozado' to describe an emotional state?
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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.