English–Spanish
“ruin” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrwina/
Example
Caminamos entre las ruinas del templo.
We walked among the ruins of the temple.
How to say “ruin” in Spanish
“Ruin” in Spanish is ruina.
Pile of broken masonry beneath a toppled arch.
Example sentences with ruina
El edificio quedó en ruinas tras el terremoto.
The building was left in ruins after the earthquake.
Tips for using ruina
- In colloquial Spanish, decir que algo 'es una ruina' often means it is in very poor condition, whereas hablar de 'las ruinas' signals actual ruined structures or archaeological remains.