The Spanish word 'devastar' translates to 'devastate' in English. It is a verb, which means it describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. 'Devastar' is used in contexts where there is a need to convey the action of causing severe and overwhelming shock or grief, similar to 'devastate' in English. One could use it when referring to a natural disaster, a tragic event or an intense reaction to a significant occurrence.
The translation of 'shot' to Spanish is 'disparo'. In Spanish, this is often used in contexts referring to the action of shooting in sports or firing guns. However, like English, 'disparo' can also be used in various metaphoric contexts such as 'disparo' de suerte for 'a shot of luck'. It is also used for a photograph ('un disparo' de camara). The usage depends heavily on the context.