destruida
/des-troo-EE-dah/
destroyed
A toy castle that has been physically destroyed.
destruida(adjective)
destroyed
?physically broken or ruined beyond repair
ruined
?rendered useless
,wrecked
?heavily damaged
📝 In Action
La casa quedó totalmente destruida por el incendio.
A2The house was totally destroyed by the fire.
Mi bicicleta está destruida y no tiene arreglo.
B1My bicycle is ruined and cannot be fixed.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'A' Ending
Because this word ends in 'a', it must only be used with feminine nouns like 'la casa' (the house) or 'la ciudad' (the city).
Used with 'Estar'
We usually use this with the verb 'estar' (to be) because it describes the current state or condition of something after an event.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Wrong Gender Match
Mistake: "El edificio está destruida."
Correction: El edificio está destruido. Since 'edificio' is masculine, the ending must change to 'o'.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this when something is so broken that it cannot be used anymore. It's much stronger than just saying something is 'broken' (roto).
A person feeling emotionally devastated.
destruida(adjective)
devastated
?deeply upset or emotionally crushed
exhausted
?feeling physically or mentally 'wiped out'
,heartbroken
?suffering from extreme grief
📝 In Action
Ella quedó destruida después de la ruptura.
B1She was devastated after the breakup.
Estoy destruida tras correr el maratón.
B2I'm wiped out after running the marathon.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing People
When used for a person, it's almost always feminine in this form ('Ella está destruida'). If you are a woman, you say 'Estoy destruida'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Hyperbole
Spanish speakers often use 'destruida' to exaggerate how tired they are after work or the gym.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: destruida
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence describes a woman who is very tired?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'destruida' more formal than 'rota'?
Yes. While 'rota' just means 'broken,' 'destruida' implies total ruin or severe damage. It's more intense.
Can I use 'destruida' for a person's health?
Yes, it can be used to describe someone whose health has been severely damaged or ruined by habits or illness.