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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