No. 2,666 in Spanish
estragos
"Estragos" means "devastation" or "destruction."
In a sentence
La tormenta causó estragos en la ciudad anoche.
The storm caused havoc in the city last night.
In this sentence, 'estragos' refers to the significant damage or problems caused by a natural phenomenon.
Las tensiones políticas han producido estragos en la economía del país.
Political tensions have wreaked havoc on the country's economy.
Here, 'estragos' describes the disruptive and damaging effects on an abstract aspect, like the economy, rather than a physical setting.
El incendio dejó estragos en la población urbana.
The fire left devastation in the urban population.
In this example, 'estragos' signifies serious negative consequences, emphasizing the impact on a community due to a disaster.
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