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Verbos de Ayuda y Daño - Verbos para destrucción y daño

Aquí aprenderá algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren a destrucción y daño, como "wreck", "ruin" y "spoil".

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Categorized English Verbs of Helping and Hurting
to destroy
[Verbo]

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

destruir

destruir

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The construction crew demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .
to wreck
[Verbo]

to damage or destroy something severely

destrozar

destrozar

Ex: The lack of proper wrecked the stability of the structure .
to mangle
[Verbo]

to severely damage or destroy something

mutilar, destrozar

mutilar, destrozar

to ruin
[Verbo]

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

arruinar

arruinar

Ex: The ongoing neglect of maintenance ruining the structural integrity of the building .
to spoil
[Verbo]

to harm, damage, or ruin something

estropear, dañar

estropear, dañar

to completely destroy something

aniquilar, obnubilar

aniquilar, obnubilar

to end or destroy something entirely

extinguir

extinguir

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

to raze
[Verbo]

to completely destroy a building, city, etc.

arrasar

arrasar

Ex: The old factory razed last month .

to destroy completely

exterminar, eliminar

exterminar, eliminar

Ex: The ancient city exterminated by a volcanic eruption , leaving it buried for centuries .

to completely destroy or remove something

extirpar

extirpar

to zap
[Verbo]

to attack or destroy, especially with a sudden force or energy

destruir, atacar

destruir, atacar

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

naufragio

naufragio

to destroy something completely

arruinar

arruinar

Ex: The tore down many trees and power lines .

to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece

demoler

demoler

to burn something completely until it turns into ashes

incinerar

incinerar

Ex: To prevent the spread of disease , contaminated materials incinerated.

to destroy someone or something completely

aniquilar

aniquilar

Ex: The powerful annihilated the entire building .
to combust
[Verbo]

to make something catch fire and burn

combustionar, combustir

combustionar, combustir

Ex: A chemical reaction was triggered combust the fuel in the engine .

to destroy completely, especially by fire

reducir a cenizas, quemar por completo

reducir a cenizas, quemar por completo

to damage
[Verbo]

to physically harm something

dañar

dañar

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid damaging the underground pipes .
to wear
[Verbo]

to cause damage due to repeated friction or usage

desgastar, debilitar

desgastar, debilitar

Ex: The abrasive scrubbing worn the enamel off the bathtub .
to weather
[Verbo]

to make something change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain

deteriorar, desgastar

deteriorar, desgastar

Ex: The salty sea weathered the steel cables of the suspension bridge , requiring regular maintenance .
to impair
[Verbo]

to cause something to become weak or less effective

perjudicar

perjudicar

Ex: The water damage impaired the structural integrity of the building .
to trample
[Verbo]

to step heavily or crush underfoot with force

pisotear, aplastar

pisotear, aplastar

Ex: During the protest , the crowd threatened trample the banners and signs scattered on the ground .
to ravage
[Verbo]

to cause severe destruction or damage

arrasar

arrasar

to crush
[Verbo]

to become damaged, broken, or deformed under pressure

aplastar, triturar

aplastar, triturar

Ex: The delicate cookies crush if not handled with care .
to trash
[Verbo]

to damage or destroy something, usually deliberately

destrozar, vandalizar

destrozar, vandalizar

Ex: The party guests trashed the rented venue , leaving a mess behind .
to crash
[Verbo]

to break with a sudden and loud impact, often causing damage

romperse, estallar

romperse, estallar

to collide
[Verbo]

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

chocar

chocar

Ex: The strong winds caused two trees to lean and collide during the storm .
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