spoil

to damage or ruin something, especially by careless handling

estropear, dañar, arruinar

• spoil something

Collocations spoil a meal · spoil the effect of sth

• Be careful not to spoil the paintwork.

  Ten cuidado de no estropear la pintura.

to give too much of something that is enjoyable, especially to a child or pet

indulgar en, consentir a alguien

• spoil somebody with sth

Collocations spoil children with sweets · spoil pets with treats

• She never spoils her children.

  Nunca consiente a sus hijos.

to make food or drink bad and not fit to eat or drink, usually because it has been kept for too long

estropear, echar a perder (la comida)

• spoil something

Collocations spoil milk · spoil fruit

• The food had spoiled and was inedible.

  La comida se había echado a perder y no era comestible.

to ruin or destroy an opportunity, plan, or idea

estropear, arruinar (la oportunidad)

• spoil something

Collocations spoil a chance · spoil an opportunity

• He risked spoiling his chances of promotion.

  Corrió el riesgo de estropear sus posibilidades de promoción.

to ruin or destroy the enjoyment of something, especially by being negative or uncooperative

estropear, arruinar (el placer)

• spoil somebody's fun

Collocations spoil someone's day · spoil the mood

• She always seems to spoil everyone's fun.

  Siempre parece estropear la diversión a todos.

to tell someone about something that is meant to be kept secret, such as a surprise party or gift

estropear (la sorpresa)

• spoil somebody's surprise

Collocations spoil the surprise · spoil a birthday party

• He accidentally spoiled the surprise.

  Por accidente estropeó la sorpresa.

to give away or reveal information that is meant to be kept secret, such as the ending of a story or game

estropear (el juego)

• spoil something

Collocations spoil a movie · spoil the ending of a book

• Don't spoil the game for others.

  No estropees el juego para los demás.

to ruin or destroy a plan, especially by being careless or irresponsible

estropear (el plan)

• spoil something

Collocations spoil a business deal · spoil an agreement

• He risked spoiling the whole plan.

  Corrió el riesgo de estropear todo el plan.