Destruir
Example: Els soldats van destruir el pont durant la guerra.
Definition
"Destruir" means to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used. For example, soldiers can destruir a bridge during a war, causing it to collapse or become unusable.
Etymology
The word "destruir" comes from the Latin verb 'destruere,' which combines 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'away' and 'struere' meaning 'to build.' So, it literally means to un-build or tear down. Did you know that this root also gave rise to English words like 'destroy' and 'destruct'?
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