How is the word devastación translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Decimation
noun

Destrucción de una gran parte de algo.

The destruction of a large part of something.

Examples with “devastación”

See how the word “devastación” is used in sentences

  • La devastación del bosque partía el corazón. — The decimation of the forest was heartbreaking.

  • El ejército se enfrentó a la decimación por su fracaso en la batalla. — The army faced decimation for their failure in battle.

  • ¿Has oído hablar de la devastación de las ruinas antiguas? — Have you heard about the decimation of the ancient ruins?

  • ¿De verdad la decimación resuelve los problemas de disciplina? — Is decimation really the answer to discipline issues?

  • Debemos impedir la devastación de nuestro patrimonio. — We must prevent the decimation of our heritage sites.

  • Temían la decimación si no obedecían las órdenes. — They feared decimation if they did not follow orders.

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