damage

• Sustantivo que designa el daño físico, deterioro o destrucción de algo, que reduce su valor, utilidad o funcionamiento normal; también puede referirse a perjuicio moral o económico.

A noun referring to physical harm, injury, or destruction caused to something, reducing its value, usefulness, or normal function.

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1. B1formal

   Physical harm caused to something, making it less valuable, useful, or functional.

   Daño físico

   • The storm caused significant damage to the roof.
   • The car sustained heavy damage in the accident.
   • Water damage ruined the wooden floor.

   Sinónimosbreakagedefacementdestructiondeteriorationharmimpairmentinjuryruinwearwear and tear

   Antónimosfiximprovementrepairrestoration

2. Harmful effectB2formal

   A detrimental effect on someone or something, not necessarily physical.

   daño (perjuicio)

   • The scandal did serious damage to his reputation.
   • Emotional damage can be harder to heal than physical injuries.
   • The new policy caused damage to the company's image.

   Sinónimoscostdetrimentdisadvantageharmimpairmentinjury

   Antónimosadvantagebenefithelpimprovement

3. Cost or expenseB2informal

   The cost or price of something, often used informally.

   costo o gasto

   • What's the damage for dinner tonight?
   • The damage for the repairs came to over $500.
   • Let's split the damage equally among everyone.

   Sinónimosamountbillchargecostexpensefigureoutlaypricetab

   Antónimosbargainsteal

• Causar daño físico o perjuicio a algo, reduciendo su valor, utilidad o funcionamiento normal.

A verb meaning to cause physical harm or injury to something, reducing its value, usefulness, or normal function.

1. A2formal

   To cause physical harm or injury to something, making it less effective or valuable.

   dañar físicamente

   • The storm damaged many houses in the village.
   • He accidentally damaged the car while parking.
   • The flood damaged the crops severely.

   Sinónimosblemishdefacedestroyharmhurtimpairinjuremarspoilwreck

   Antónimosfixmendrepairrestore

2. Harm reputation or relationshipB2formal

   To cause harm to someone's reputation, career, or relationship.

   Dañar la reputación o relación

   • The scandal damaged his political career.
   • Her comments damaged their friendship.
   • The false accusations damaged the company's reputation.

   Sinónimosbesmirchdiscreditharmhurtimpairstainsullytainttarnishundermine

   Antónimosenhanceimproverepairrestorestrengthen