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demoler

to demolish

verb deh-moh-LEHR Rare
Home & Lifestyle Construction

Origin: From Latin demoliri.

Usage Note

Demoler is a stem-changing verb (o→ue): demuele, demolemos. It means to tear down a building or structure and is used both literally and figuratively (demoler un argumento). The noun is demolición. Synonyms include derribar and derrumbar, but demoler implies a systematic, planned destruction.

Examples

"Van a demoler el edificio el próximo mes."

Natural Translation

They are going to demolish the building next month.

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