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    Dañar (en. Damage)

    /daˈñar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Cause material or immaterial damage.
    The fire damaged the house.
    El fuego dañó la casa.
    Make something operate poorly or not operate.
    The storm damaged the power lines.
    La tormenta dañó las líneas eléctricas.
    Cause suffering or emotional pain.
    The words he said hurt me deeply.
    Las palabras que dijo me dañaron profundamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'damnare', which means 'to condemn, to cause damage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do no harm to anyone
    Act in a way that does not cause harm to others.
    no dañar a nadie
    damage the reputation
    Cause a negative effect on someone's or something's image.
    dañar la reputación
    damage the environment
    Cause a negative impact on nature or ecosystems.
    dañar el medio ambiente

    Related Words

    damage
    Harm or impairment caused to something or someone.
    daño
    harm
    Damage or impairment to something.
    perjuicio
    destruction
    Action of destroying or causing severe damage.
    destrucción

    Slang Meanings

    Cause problems or difficulties.
    That decision may harm the project.
    Esa decisión puede dañar el proyecto.
    Make someone feel emotionally bad.
    Don't say that to him, you are going to hurt him.
    No le digas eso, lo vas a dañar.