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ruins

/ˈɹuː.ɪnz/ /ˈɹu.ɪnz/

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noun

Ruinas, restos

(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

Examples :

"We explored the ancient Roman ruins during our vacation. "

Exploramos las antiguas ruinas romanas durante nuestras vacaciones.

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noun

Ruinas

The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

Examples :

"The monastery has fallen into ruin."

El monasterio ha caído en ruinas.

architecture history archaeology building place condition

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noun

Ruina, perdición

Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.

Examples :

"Gambling has been the ruin of many."

El juego ha sido la ruina de muchos.

disaster outcome negative

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noun

Ruinas, escombros

A fall or tumble.

Examples :

"The clumsy child's ruins resulted in a scraped knee and a crying fit. "

Las ruinas del niño torpe resultaron en una rodilla raspada y un ataque de llanto.

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noun

Ruinas, destrucción

A change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow.

Examples :

"the ruin of a ship or an army; the ruin of a constitution or a government; the ruin of health or hopes"

La ruina de un barco o un ejército; la ruina de una constitución o un gobierno; la ruina de la salud o las esperanzas.

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noun

Ruina, bancarrota

Complete financial loss; bankruptcy.

Examples :

"The stock market crash led to the family's financial ruins. "

La caída del mercado de valores llevó a la ruina financiera de la familia.

business finance

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verb

Arruinar, llevar a la ruina

To cause the fiscal ruin of.

Examples :

"With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"

¡Con todas estas compras, seguramente quieres arruinarnos!

finance business

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verb

Destruir, arruinar

To destroy or make something no longer usable.

Examples :

"He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them."

Arruinó sus nuevos pantalones blancos al derramar aceite sobre ellos accidentalmente.

disaster property environment architecture archaeology history

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verb

Arruinar, llevar a la quiebra

To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.

Examples :

"The failed product launch completely ruined the small company. "

El lanzamiento fallido del producto arruinó por completo a la pequeña empresa.

business economy finance

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verb

Arruinar, destruir, echar a perder

To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.

Examples :

"My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation."

Que mi coche se averiara justo cuando estaba en la carretera arruinó mis vacaciones.

disaster outcome action

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verb

Arruinar, estropear

To make something less enjoyable or likeable.

Examples :

"I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me."

Me encantaba esa canción, pero ser agredido cuando esa canción sonaba arruinó la canción para mí.

negative condition

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verb

arruinar, revelar el final de

To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.

Examples :

"Please don't ask me about the movie; my friend ruins every film by telling me what happens at the end. "

Por favor, no me preguntes sobre la película; mi amigo arruina cada película diciéndome lo que pasa al final.

story entertainment media

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verb

Arruinar, destruir

To fall into a state of decay.

Examples :

"The old wooden shed in the backyard slowly ruins as each year passes, weathering the wind and rain. "

El viejo cobertizo de madera en el patio trasero se arruina lentamente a medida que pasan los años, resistiendo el viento y la lluvia.

property architecture condition disaster environment past

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verb

Arruinar, corromper

To seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of.

Examples :

"The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls."

El joven libertino era conocido por arruinar a las chicas locales.

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