How to Say "you ruined" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you ruined” is “arruinaste” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
referring to a situation, plan, or physical object
Examples
Arruinaste la sorpresa cuando entraste antes de tiempo.
You ruined the surprise when you walked in too early.
Lo siento, arruinaste mi vestido favorito.
I'm sorry, you ruined my favorite dress.
The 'You' Past Stamp
The ending '-aste' is a signal that you are talking to a friend or someone you know well (informal 'tú') about something they finished doing in the past.
The Ghost 'S'
Mistake: “arruinastes”
Correction: arruinaste
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.