How to Say "ruined person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ruined person” is “arruinado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a person who is financially destitute
Examples
El arruinado tuvo que pedir limosna para comer.
The ruined man had to beg for alms to eat.
Nadie quiere ser un arruinado en esta ciudad.
No one wants to be a destitute person in this city.
Adjective Used as a Noun
Like many adjectives in Spanish, 'arruinado' can become a noun just by putting an article (like 'el' or 'un') in front of it. This makes it refer to 'the person who is ruined'.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.