destrucción
des-trook-SYOHN
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Pattern
A very reliable rule in Spanish is that nouns ending in '-ción' (like destrucción, nación, or acción) are almost always feminine, so you use 'la' with them.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "El destrucción"
Correction: La destrucción. Remember, because of the '-ción' ending, this word is feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pairing with Verbs
When talking about how something caused damage, use verbs like 'causar' (to cause) or 'provocar' (to provoke/cause) before 'la destrucción'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: destrucción
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the noun form, 'destrucción'?
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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'.