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    Menoscabo (en. Impairment)

    /me.no'ska.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Diminution or reduction of the importance, value, or quantity of something.
    The detriment to his reputation was evident after the scandal.
    El menoscabo de su reputación fue evidente tras el escándalo.
    Harm or damage to a person or thing.
    The detriment to his labor rights is unacceptable.
    El menoscabo de sus derechos laborales es inaceptable.
    Deterioration of living conditions.
    The detriment to working conditions affects employee morale.
    El menoscabo de las condiciones de trabajo afecta la moral de los empleados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'menoscābu', which means 'diminution' or 'reduction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without detriment to
    without something being affected or diminished.
    sin menoscabo de

    Related Words

    diminished
    that has suffered a detriment.
    menoscabado
    reducible
    that can be subject to detriment.
    menoscabable

    Slang Meanings

    Implicates harm or problem in informal situations.
    That decision was a detriment to the team.
    Esa decisión fue un menoscabo para el equipo.
    Used to refer to problems in personal relationships.
    The truth has been a detriment to our friendship.
    La verdad ha sido un menoscabo en nuestra amistad.