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.