La ruïna
Example: La ruïna del castell revela molts secrets del passat.
Definition
"La ruïna" refers to the remains or fragments of a structure, typically a building, that has decayed or collapsed over time. It often signifies the physical evidence of past historical events or the destruction of something once intact.
Etymology
The term "la ruïna" originates from the Latin word 'ruina,' meaning 'a collapse' or 'falling down.' This word has been adopted into Catalan, preserving its original sense related to destruction or decay. Did you know that "ruina" in Latin also metaphorically referred to the downfall of empires or fortunes?
Learn to use this word actively
"La ruïna" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 204 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
