No. 13,727 in Spanish
ruin
Wicked, vile, or despicable.
In a sentence
El castillo abandonado estaba en estado de ruina.
The abandoned castle was in a state of ruin.
In this context, "ruina" refers to the state of disrepair or decay, often associated with old or neglected structures.
Fue una decisión ruin tracionar la confianza de tu mejor amigo.
It was a vile decision to betray the trust of your best friend.
Here, "ruin" is used adjectivally to describe something morally reprehensible or despicable.
Después del accidente financiero, su negocio quedó en ruinas.
After the financial accident, their business was left in ruins.
In this case, "ruinas" is used metaphorically to refer to the destroyed or severely damaged state of the business.
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