How to Say "destroyer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “destroyer” is “destructor” — C1 level.
Examples
El destructor escoltaba a los barcos mercantes durante la guerra.
The destroyer was escorting the merchant ships during the war.
Se considera el destructor de mitos más famoso de la televisión.
He is considered the most famous myth destroyer on television.
El nuevo buque es un destructor de última tecnología.
The new vessel is a state-of-the-art destroyer.
The 'El' or 'La' Rule
When referring to the ship, it is always masculine ('el destructor'). When referring to a person, use 'el destructor' for a man and 'la destructora' for a woman.
Confusing with 'Destrucción'
Mistake: “Él es la destrucción de mitos.”
Correction: Él es el destructor de mitos. Use 'destrucción' for the act itself and 'destructor' for the person doing it.
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