La ruina
Example: La ruina del castillo es muy antigua y famosa.
Definition
"La ruina" refers to the remains or ruins of a building or structure, especially one that is old and has fallen into decay over time. It often describes historical sites where the original construction is partially destroyed but still recognizable.
Etymology
The term "la ruina" comes from the Latin word "ruina," meaning 'a falling down' or 'collapse.' It entered Spanish maintaining its original sense, generally referring to collapsed or deteriorated structures. Did you know that many famous historical ruins, like the Roman Colosseum, are described using "la ruina" in Spanish?
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"La ruina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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