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destruidor

[dɛʃtɾu.i'dor]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: destruidores
destroyer
1. One who destroys; that which causes destruction or ruin
The hurricane was a destruidor of homes and infrastructure.
O furacão foi um destruidor de casas e infraestrutura.
2. Adjective: Destructive, causing damage or ruin
The destruidor effects of the earthquake were devastating.
Os efeitos destruidores do terremoto foram devastadores.
3. Military: A type of warship (destroyer)
The naval fleet included several destruidores.
A frota naval incluía vários destruidores.
Synonyms
destrutordevastadorarruinadoraniquilador
Antonyms
construtorcriadorpreservadorprotetor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destruidor
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
destruidor
Also used, though 'destrutor' may be more common in certain contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

destruidor de sonhos - dream killer/dream destroyer
destruidor de lares - home wrecker
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