destɾuˈiʁ

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Translation

to destroy

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Word origin

From Latin destruere ('to tear down').

Origin
Latin
Root
destruere
English cognates
destroy, destruction, structure

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

incêndio .

The fire destroyed the whole forest.

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They destroyed the evidence of the crime.

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This decision could destroy the company.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 1: Words 801-810.