derribar

Verb B1 #3366 most common

Translations

Can refer to physical actions or metaphorical ones like overthrowing a government.

The government decided to knock down the old building to build a new park.

A medida que el tiempo pasaba, era evidente que la comunidad quería derribar el antiguo puente que había sido un peligro para los peatones.

As time passed, it became evident that the community wanted to knock down the old bridge, which had been a danger to pedestrians.

Es crucial que el gobierno derribe las estructuras inestables para asegurar la seguridad de los ciudadanos.

It is crucial that the government knocks down the unstable structures to ensure the safety of the citizens.