destrucción
“destrucción” means “destruction” in Spanish (general meaning).
destruction
Also: ruin, demolition
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La destrucción del edificio fue causada por el fuego.
A2The destruction of the building was caused by the fire.
La guerra causó una gran destrucción en la infraestructura de la ciudad.
B1The war caused great destruction in the city's infrastructure.
Debemos evitar la destrucción ambiental de nuestros bosques tropicales.
B2We must avoid the environmental destruction of our tropical forests.
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Words that translate to "destrucción" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses the noun form, 'destrucción'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *destructio*, which described the action of tearing down or demolishing.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'destrucción' a formal or informal word?
It is a neutral word used in all contexts, from news reports about natural disasters to casual conversations about breaking something.
How do I remember that 'destrucción' is feminine?
Remember the '-ción' rule! Almost every single Spanish noun ending in '-ción' is feminine, so you always use 'la' before it: 'la destrucción'.