Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
dañar
Pronunciation
IPA/daˈɲaɾ/
Meaning
- verbhurt
Example
No quiero dañar tus sentimientos.
I don't want to hurt your feelings.
More examples
Fumar puede dañar la salud.
Smoking can harm the health.
Core concept
An action that impairs physical condition, usefulness, or emotional well-being.
Common phrases
dañar la salud
harm the health
dañar la relación
harm the relationship
dañar el coche
damage the car
dañar la ropa
damage the clothes
Similar words
averiar: A machine or vehicle component breaks and stops working properly.
descomponer: A machine or device stops working because of an internal malfunction.
romper: An object gets a large break, crack, or tear.
estropear: An object's function or appearance becomes impaired.
Definition in Spanish
Provocar deterioro, ruptura o pérdida en la integridad física o emocional de algo o alguien.
Word origin
Cognate with Latin damnum and the verb damnāre, dañar comes from that root and preserves the idea of causing loss, injury, or deterioration.
Usage tips
- Dañar does not require intent and can describe accidental or deliberate harm to things or people, and English speakers often prefer lastimar or herir when emphasizing wounds or emotional hurt.