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Old December 14, 2014, 06:46 AM
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Calcinado

I hear the word used in a way that may mean burnt out as in a building destroyed by fire. Did I hear this correctly
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Old December 14, 2014, 08:36 AM
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Yes, "calcinado" means "totally burnt" or "without leaving anything standing" always referred to a fire. "Arrasado" can mean the latter one but it's more general.

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Old December 14, 2014, 09:34 AM
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I agree with Julvenzor, "calcinado" is reduced to ashes.
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Old December 15, 2014, 03:33 PM
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Yup!

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calcinar 2. tr. Abrasar por completo, especialmente por el fuego.

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