ruinoso

[ʁu.i.ˈno.zu]

adjectivemasculinepl: ruinosos

ruinous

1. causing or leading to ruin; disastrous or destructive

The ruinous consequences of the war devastated the country.

As consequências ruinosas da guerra devastaram o país.

2. in a state of ruin or decay; dilapidated

The old castle stood as a ruinous monument to the past.

O velho castelo permanecia como um monumento ruinoso do passado.

3. excessively expensive; financially disastrous

The legal fees proved to be ruinous for the small business.

As despesas legais se mostraram ruinosas para a pequena empresa.

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General Brazilian

ruinoso

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

ruinoso

standard usage in Portugal

custo ruinoso - ruinous cost

consequências ruinosas - ruinous consequences

estado ruinoso - ruinous state

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