Spanish Word · Intermediate
arroñar
To knock down or to demolish, usually a building
Pronunciation: /aroˈɲaɾ/
Meaning
To knock down or to demolish, usually a building.
Example
Se sobrepuso, no obstante, al enervante sopor que le arroñaba; anduvo mucho y de prisa le habia entrado una gana atroz de ver un gesto acogedor […]
He overcame, however, the enervating drowsiness that kept destroying him; He walked a lot and in a hurry he had an atrocious desire to see a welcoming gesture. […]
Practice tips
- Practice arroñar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.