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    Perjuicio (en. Damage)

    /peɾˈxiwθio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Harm, impairment or detriment caused to something.
    The accident caused considerable harm to the company.
    El accidente trajo consigo un perjuicio considerable a la empresa.
    Negative consequence that affects someone’s integrity or well-being.
    The psychological harm of the situation was evident in his behavior.
    El perjuicio psicológico de la situación fue evidente en su comportamiento.
    In the legal context, it refers to a harm that affects a person's rights.
    The lawyer demonstrated that there was harm in the signed contract.
    El abogado demostró que hubo un perjuicio en el contrato firmado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'periuīcium', which means 'harm' or 'loss'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    consumer harm
    Situation that negatively affects the rights of consumers.
    perjuicio al consumidor
    irreparable harm
    Damage that cannot be remedied or repaired.
    perjuicio irreparable
    environmental damage
    Damage caused to the environment.
    perjuicio ambiental

    Related Words

    harmful
    That causes harm or prejudice.
    dañino
    contempt
    Contempt or consideration of something as inferior.
    menosprecio
    impact
    The act of affecting, in this context relates to causing harm.
    afectación

    Slang Meanings

    Loss in a business
    The mismanagement of money caused an enormous harm.
    El mal manejo del dinero causó un perjuicio enorme.
    To encounter a difficulty
    That change in the rules brought us harm.
    Ese cambio en las reglas nos trajo un perjuicio.