No. 4,671 in Portuguese
devastador
"Devastador" means "devastating" or "destructive."
In a sentence
O furacão foi devastador, destruindo várias cidades.
The hurricane was devastating, destroying several cities.
The word 'devastador' is used as an adjective to describe the hurricane, emphasizing its destructive power.
Ela recebeu a notícia devastadora com lágrimas nos olhos.
She received the devastating news with tears in her eyes.
Here 'devastadora' modifies 'notícia', showing the emotional impact of the news as profoundly disheartening.
A derrota no jogo foi um golpe devastador para o time.
The defeat in the game was a devastating blow to the team.
In this case, 'devastador' describes a figurative impact, indicating the team's intense emotional or morale loss.
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