arruinar
ruin
Hacer que algo deje de estar bien o funcione mal.
The Spanish word "arruinar" means to ruin or to destroy something. It refers to causing great damage, loss, or failure to something or someone, such as ruining a reputation, a plan, or a building. It can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
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Examples
No quiero arruinar la sorpresa para ti.verb
I don't want to ruin the surprise for you.
La lluvia arruinó el picnic ayer.verb
The rain ruined the picnic yesterday.
Nadie quiere arruinar la fiesta con discusiones.verb
Nobody wants to ruin the party with arguments.
¿Crees que pueden arruinar el trabajo si no tienen cuidado?verb
Do you think they can ruin the work if they are not careful?
Nos esforzamos tanto que ni una tormenta pudo arruinar nuestro festival.verb
We worked so hard that not even a storm could ruin our festival.
¿Crees que podríamos arruinar el proyecto si no colaboramos bien?verb
Do you think we could ruin the project if we don't work well together?
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