How is the word портить translated from Russian to English

English translation
spoil
verb

Делать что-то хуже или губить.

To make something less good or ruin it.

Examples with “портить”

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  • Дождь испортил наши планы. — The rain spoiled our plans.

  • Молоко испортится, если его оставить слишком долго вне холодильника. — The milk will spoil if left out too long.

  • Не балуй брата слишком многими подарками. — Don't spoil your brother with too many gifts.

  • Не порти ей сюрприз. — Don't spoil the surprise for her.

  • Ты думаешь, что фрукты испортятся до завтра? — Do you think the fruits will spoil by tomorrow?

  • Не могли бы вы не баловать её так? — Can you please not spoil her like that?

  • Одно неосторожное слово может испортить весь вечер. — One careless remark can spoil a whole evening.

  • Пожалуйста, проверь овощи, не испортились ли они. — Please check the vegetables to see if they have spoiled.

  • Я думаю, нам следует сегодня побаловать детей. — I think we should spoil the kids today.

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