demolición
demolition
noun deh-moh-lee-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin demolitio, from demoliri (to tear down).
Usage Note
Demolición refers to the controlled destruction of a building or structure. The related verb is demoler (an irregular -er verb: yo demuelo). In legal and urban contexts it appears in orden de demolición (demolition order). Do not confuse with derrumbe (collapse, usually uncontrolled) — demolición implies planned destruction.
Examples
"La demolición del viejo edificio duró tres días."
Natural Translation
The demolition of the old building lasted three days.

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