This is the 9939th most frequent Portuguese word.
destruída
"Destruída" means "destroyed" in English.
Passive construction indicating the result of an action where 'destruída' describes the state of the bridge after the earthquake.
A ponte foi destruída pelo terremoto.
The bridge was destroyed by the earthquake.
Metaphorical use where 'destruída' conveys a person's emotional state rather than physical destruction.
Ela está destruída emocionalmente depois da notícia.
She is emotionally devastated after the news.
Descriptive use emphasizing the extent of physical destruction of the city.