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    Detrimento (en. Detriment)

    /detɾiˈmento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Negative effect or damage resulting from an action.
    Climate change is causing a detriment to biodiversity.
    El cambio climático está causando un detrimento en la biodiversidad.
    Unfavorable situation for one or more elements in a context.
    The lack of investment has led to the detriment of public service.
    La falta de inversión ha llevado al detrimento del servicio público.
    Harmful consequence of an act or decision.
    His financial decisions were made without considering their possible detriment.
    Sus decisiones financieras fueron tomadas sin considerar su posible detrimento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'detrimentum', which means 'damage' or 'harm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    At the expense of its detriment
    When something is achieved even though it entails a loss for another.
    A costa de su detrimento
    To the detriment of
    Against something or someone, causing damage or harm.
    En detrimento de

    Related Words

    detrimenting
    To harm or cause damage to something or someone.
    detrimentar
    detrimental
    That causes detriment.
    detrimente

    Slang Meanings

    Harm suffered due to a reckless action.
    That bet can bring significant detriment to your finances.
    Esa apuesta puede traer un gran detrimento a tu economía.