🇬🇧🇪🇸 demolition - demolición : English Lesson

Meaning of "demolition" ("demolición"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Demolition is the process of destroying or dismantling structures, such as buildings or bridges. This can be done using explosives, heavy machinery, or manual labor. Demolition is often necessary to clear space for new construction or to remove unsafe structures.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

When Dad tried to fix the sink, it accidentally turned into a demolition project.

The demolition of the haunted house revealed one thing: the ghosts were not happy.

Grandpa watched a demolition video and now wants to rent a bulldozer “just for fun.”

Watching the demolition crew destroy a building is cool, but watching my baby sister demolish a cupcake is even cooler.

The science fair ended early due to an “accidental demolition” involving baking soda, vinegar, and a very ambitious volcano.

At the demolition, the old theater shuddered. A child watched as a crane began demolition; metal groaned, bricks fell. Neighbors gathered, some cheering at demolition, others crying at demolition memories. Dust hid the sign during demolition. After the last demolition silence, the child touched the rubble and smiled, ready to build.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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