devastado
“devastado” means “devastated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
devastated
Also: shattered
📝 In Action
Juan quedó devastado cuando supo la noticia del accidente.
B1Juan was devastated when he heard the news about the accident.
Me siento devastada por la pérdida de mi mejor amiga.
B2I feel devastated by the loss of my best friend.
La familia está devastada y pide privacidad.
B2The family is devastated and asks for privacy.
devastated
Also: razed
📝 In Action
La ciudad quedó devastada tras el paso del huracán.
B1The city was left devastated after the hurricane passed through.
Vimos las imágenes del edificio devastado por el fuego.
B2We saw the images of the building devastated by the fire.
Caminaron por el paisaje devastado por la guerra.
C1They walked through the war-devastated landscape.
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Quick Quiz: devastado
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence describes someone feeling very sad?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'devastare'. The 'de-' part means 'completely' and 'vastare' means 'to empty' or 'make waste'. It shares roots with the English word 'vast'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'devastado' used for small things?
No, it is a very strong word. You should only use it for extreme destruction or very deep emotional pain.
What is the difference between 'triste' and 'devastado'?
'Triste' is simply 'sad'. 'Devastado' is a much more intense level of sadness, usually implying that the person's world has been turned upside down.
Can I use 'devastado' for a broken phone?
Only if you are being very dramatic! Usually, 'destruido' or 'roto' is better for objects like phones.