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“destructive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/destɾukˈtiβo/

Example

Ese comportamiento es destructivo para la relación.

That behavior is destructive to the relationship.

Illustration for destructivo (destructive)

How to say “destructive” in Spanish

“Destructive” in Spanish is destructivo.

A collapsed building with broken beams and debris.

Full entry for destructivo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with destructivo

El incendio tuvo un efecto destructivo sobre el edificio.

The fire had a destructive effect on the building.

Tips for using destructivo

  • When used about people or relationships, destructivo carries a strong negative judgment and is often paired with a brief description of the harmful behavior rather than used alone.

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