El daño
Example: El daño causado por el accidente será compensado legalmente.
Definition
"El daño" refers to the harm or injury caused to a person or property, especially in a legal context where such harm may result in compensation or liability. It specifically denotes the negative impact or loss resulting from an accident or wrongful act.
Etymology
The term "el daño" comes from the Latin word 'damnum,' meaning loss or damage. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to represent physical or moral harm, particularly in legal settings. Did you know? The concept of "daño" has been central in law since Roman times, emphasizing the importance of remedying wrongs.
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"El daño" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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