Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escombros
Noun
/ɛsˈkɔm.bɹoʊs/
Definition
Debris or rubble left after the destruction of a structure.
Examples
- After the earthquake, volunteers worked tirelessly to clear the escombros from the streets.
- The construction site was filled with escombros that needed to be removed before new work could begin.
Meaning
Escombros refer to the remnants and fragments that remain after buildings or other structures collapse or are demolished.
Synonyms
- debris
- rubble
- wreckage