/aruiˈnaɾ/
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Translation
to ruin, to wreck
Word origin
From ruina ('ruin'), from Latin ruina, based on ruere ('to fall, to collapse'). The same root gives English 'ruin'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ruina
- English cognates
- ruin, ruinous
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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The rain ruined our plans for the day.
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Do not let one mistake ruin the whole afternoon.
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The bad deal almost ruined the family.
invertir .
He went broke after investing in that company.
¡ contándole !
Do not ruin the surprise by telling him the secret!
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