Example: Las fuertes lluvias lograron derrumbar el viejo muro de piedra.
Definition
"Derrumbar" means to cause something to collapse or fall down, often referring to structures or barriers. It implies a forceful or sudden action that results in the destruction or breakdown of the object, like in the example: 'The heavy rains managed to derrumbar the old stone wall.'
The word "derrumbar" comes from the Spanish verb formed by the prefix 'de-' suggesting removal or reversal, combined with 'rumbare,' related to 'rumbo' meaning direction or course. Originally, it conveyed the idea of causing something to lose its course or position, leading to collapse. Did you know? The root 'rumbo' is also connected to navigation, linking the word to the concept of something being thrown off its path.
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"Derrumbar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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