ruina

Definitions of ruina
  1. noun
    the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
    synonyms: escombro, resto, restos, ruinas
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    type of:
    parte, porción
    something less than the whole of a human artifact
  2. noun
    a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
    synonyms: caída, caído, tronido
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    types:
    anticlímax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  3. noun
    an event that results in destruction
    synonyms: perdición
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    types:
    desolación, devastación
    an event that results in total destruction
    type of:
    demolición, derribo, derrumbamiento, destrucción
    an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
  4. noun
    something causing misery or death
    synonyms: azote, castigo, lacra, perdición, plaga, veneno
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