This is the 2666th most frequent Spanish word.
estragos
"Estragos" means "devastation" or "destruction."
In this sentence, 'estragos' refers to the significant damage or problems caused by a natural phenomenon.
La tormenta causó estragos en la ciudad anoche.
The storm caused havoc in the city last night.
Here, 'estragos' describes the disruptive and damaging effects on an abstract aspect, like the economy, rather than a physical setting.
Las tensiones políticas han producido estragos en la economía del país.
Political tensions have wreaked havoc on the country's economy.
In this example, 'estragos' signifies serious negative consequences, emphasizing the impact on a community due to a disaster.