How to Say "ravaged" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ravaged” is “castigado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
AdjectiveB2neutral/formal
damaged by the elements or harsh treatment
Examples
Esa tierra se ve castigada por la sequía.
That land looks ravaged by the drought.
Tenía las manos castigadas por el frío y el trabajo duro.
His hands were heavily affected/damaged by the cold and hard work.
Function as Past Participle
Remember that 'castigado' is the form used to create perfect tenses with 'haber,' like 'ha castigado' (he/she has punished) or passive voice with 'ser/estar,' like 'fue castigado' (he was punished).
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