Daña (en. Harm)
/ˈdaɲa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause pain or suffering.
I don't want anything to harm you.
No quiero que nada te dañe.
To destroy or deteriorate something material or immaterial.
Water damages the walls of the house.
El agua daña las paredes de la casa.
To harm even in a mild or symbolic way.
His comments always harm my self-esteem.
Sus comentarios siempre me dañan la autoestima.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'danare', which means 'to harm'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
damage the image
To harm someone's or something's reputation.
dañar la imagen
damage the environment
To cause harm to nature.
dañar el medio ambiente
do no harm
Phrase that indicates caution to avoid causing harm.
no dañar
Related Words
damage
Harm or injury that causes pain or suffering.
daño
harmful
Causing harm.
dañino
damaging
Having the ability to cause harm.
dañador
Slang Meanings
To be unwell.
That guy is damaged; he doesn’t know what he’s saying.
Ese tipo está dañado, no sabe lo que dice.
To feel sad or distressed.
She has been damaged since she broke up with him.
Ella está dañada desde que rompió con él.