This is the 4671st most frequent Portuguese word.
devastador
"Devastador" means "devastating" or "destructive."
The word 'devastador' is used as an adjective to describe the hurricane, emphasizing its destructive power.
O furacão foi devastador, destruindo várias cidades.
The hurricane was devastating, destroying several cities.
Here 'devastadora' modifies 'notícia', showing the emotional impact of the news as profoundly disheartening.
Ela recebeu a notícia devastadora com lágrimas nos olhos.
She received the devastating news with tears in her eyes.
In this case, 'devastador' describes a figurative impact, indicating the team's intense emotional or morale loss.