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To inflict injury, damage, or detriment upon something or someone.
문화적 배경
In Spain, 'causar daño' is heavily used in the context of 'Responsabilidad Civil'. If you cause damage to someone's property, there is a strong social and legal expectation of 'reparación'. In Mexico, 'hacer daño' is often used specifically regarding food (e.g., 'me hizo daño el picante'). 'Causar daño' is reserved for more serious or abstract consequences. Argentines, influenced by a strong psychological culture, frequently use 'causar daño' when discussing emotional trauma or 'vínculos tóxicos' in a semi-formal way. In Colombia, the phrase is often used in formal apologies and polite social interactions to avoid sounding too aggressive while acknowledging a mistake.
Use the Plural for Property
When talking about cars, houses, or infrastructure, always use 'daños' (plural). It sounds much more professional.
Don't forget the 'A'
Always say 'causar daño A algo/alguien'. Skipping the 'a' is a common English-speaker mistake.
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To inflict injury, damage, or detriment upon something or someone.
Use the Plural for Property
When talking about cars, houses, or infrastructure, always use 'daños' (plural). It sounds much more professional.
Don't forget the 'A'
Always say 'causar daño A algo/alguien'. Skipping the 'a' is a common English-speaker mistake.
The 'Moral' Damage
In formal complaints, use 'daño moral' to talk about emotional distress. It's a very common legal term in Spanish.
Causar vs. Hacer
Think of 'causar' as 'to result in' and 'hacer' as 'to inflict'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'causar daño' and the necessary pronouns.
Sus mentiras ______ (past tense) mucho ______ a su familia.
We use 'le' to refer to 'su familia' (indirect object) and the preterite 'causaron' for a completed past action.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal news report?
Select the best option:
'Causar daños' is the standard formal way to report property destruction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. 'Me hiciste daño' | 2. 'Causó daños materiales' | 3. 'Causa daño al hígado'
1-B (informal/emotional), 2-C (formal/material), 3-A (formal/health).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Abogado: '¿Cree usted que el artículo de prensa ______ a su reputación?'
In a legal context, 'causar daño' is the most professional and precise choice.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Causar vs. Hacer
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Sus mentiras ______ (past tense) mucho ______ a su familia.
We use 'le' to refer to 'su familia' (indirect object) and the preterite 'causaron' for a completed past action.
Select the best option:
'Causar daños' is the standard formal way to report property destruction.
1. 'Me hiciste daño' | 2. 'Causó daños materiales' | 3. 'Causa daño al hígado'
1-B (informal/emotional), 2-C (formal/material), 3-A (formal/health).
Abogado: '¿Cree usted que el artículo de prensa ______ a su reputación?'
In a legal context, 'causar daño' is the most professional and precise choice.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Yes, 'daño' by definition is negative. You wouldn't use it for a positive or neutral effect.
Yes, but it's more common to omit 'un' unless you are describing the damage with an adjective like 'un daño enorme'.
'Perjudicar' is a single verb that is slightly more formal and often used for business or health contexts.
Yes, it is a universal Spanish phrase, though regional preferences for synonyms like 'lastimar' or 'dañar' exist.
The best way is 'causar daños materiales'.
Yes, 'causar daño a la salud' is very common in medical contexts.
Yes, it's perfect for saying someone hurt your feelings or interests.
It means 'collateral damage'—unintended harm caused during an action aimed at something else.
Slightly. 'Dañar' is more direct, while 'causar daño' sounds more like an analysis of the situation.
Absolutely. 'Causar daño a los animales' is the standard way to talk about animal cruelty.
Se dice 'daño irreparable'.
Yes, but it's more natural to say 'hacerme daño' or 'dañarme'.
관련 표현
Hacer daño
similarTo hurt (more informal/physical)
Perjudicar
synonymTo be detrimental to
Dañar
specialized formTo damage
Menoscabar
specialized formTo undermine/diminish
Reparar el daño
builds onTo make amends / repair the damage
