Also means
to smash to pieces
Usage Note
Destrozar implies violent destruction, leaving something in pieces — stronger than destruir or romper. It collocates with emotional contexts too: me destrozó el corazón means 'it broke my heart.' The noun form is destrozo (damage, wreckage).
Examples
"El terremoto destrozó varios edificios."
Natural Translation
The earthquake destroyed several buildings.

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