destruyendo
“destruyendo” means “destroying” in Spanish (the act of ruining or breaking something completely).
destroyingAlso: ruining, shattering
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El fuego está destruyendo el bosque.
A2The fire is destroying the forest.
Están destruyendo el viejo edificio para construir uno nuevo.
B1They are destroying the old building to build a new one.
Tus mentiras están destruyendo nuestra confianza.
B2Your lies are destroying our trust.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "destruyendo" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: destruyendo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct spelling for 'destroying' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word 'destruere', which literally means 'to pull down' or 'unbuild' (de- meaning 'un' and struere meaning 'to build').
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'destruyendo' and not 'destruiendo'?
Spanish spelling rules change the 'i' to a 'y' when it sits between two vowels. Since 'destruir' has a 'u' before the ending, the 'i' becomes a 'y'.
Can 'destruyendo' be used as an adjective like 'a destroying force'?
Not usually. In Spanish, we typically use the adjective 'destructivo' (destructive) for that purpose. 'Destruyendo' is almost always used to describe the action itself.