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rovinato

ruined

adjective roh-vee-NAH-toh Rare

Also means

broke

Usage Note

Rovinato is the past participle of rovinare used as an adjective. It can describe physical damage (un edificio rovinato), financial ruin (sono completamente rovinato — 'I'm totally broke'), or a spoiled experience. Context determines whether the sense is material, financial, or figurative.

Examples

"Dopo la pioggia, il giardino era completamente rovinato."

Natural Translation

After the rain, the garden was completely ruined.

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