Dañar
Example: No debes dañar los libros de la biblioteca.
Definition
"Dañar" means to cause harm, injury, or damage to someone or something, often resulting in a loss of value, function, or quality. For example, "No debes dañar los libros de la biblioteca" means you should not harm the library books.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "dañar" comes from the Latin word "damnare," which means 'to condemn' or 'to inflict loss.' Over time, it evolved in meaning to specifically refer to causing harm or damage. Did you know that the English word 'damage' shares the same Latin root?
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"Dañar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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