destructive

BrE /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ AmE /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective en → es

1 HARMFUL [attributive, predicative] B1

causing damage or harm; tending to destroy things, people, or relationships

destructivo, dañino, perjudicial

  • a destructive force/weapon
  • be destructive of something

Collocations destructive criticism · destructive behavior

  • The war was a destructive force in the region.

    La guerra fue una fuerza destructiva en la región.

2 RELATIONSHIPS [attributive, predicative] B2

causing damage or harm to relationships; tending to destroy friendships, marriages, etc.

destructivo de relaciones, perjudicial para las relaciones

  • a destructive relationship
  • be destructive of a friendship

Collocations destructive criticism · destructive behavior

  • His constant arguing was destructive of their marriage.

    Sus continuos argumentos fueron perjudiciales para su matrimonio.