wreckage

BrE /ˈrekɪdʒ/ AmE /ˈrekɪdʒ/

noun en → es

1 DEBRIS [singular] B2

the remains of a vehicle, building, or other object after an accident or disaster

escombros, restos, desechos

  • wreckage from something

Collocations wreckage from a car crash · wreckage of a building

  • The wreckage from the plane crash was scattered over several miles.

    Los restos del accidente aéreo estaban esparcidos por varios kilómetros.

2 RUINS [plural] C1

the remains of something that has been destroyed or ruined, especially by war or natural disaster

ruinas, desechos, restos

  • wreckage of something

Collocations wreckage of a city after an earthquake · the wreckage of a civilization

  • The wreckage of the ancient city was discovered by archaeologists.

    Los restos de la antigua ciudad fueron descubiertos por arqueólogos.