C1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Causing harm, damage, or disadvantage to something or someone else; at the expense of.
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Cultural Background
Used frequently in political critiques.
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Context is key
Only use this in formal writing.
Meaning
Causing harm, damage, or disadvantage to something or someone else; at the expense of.
💡
Context is key
Only use this in formal writing.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
O governo cortou a saúde ___ educação.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em detrimento da
Requires contraction of 'de' + 'a'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank.
Fill Blank
C1
O governo cortou a saúde ___ educação.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em detrimento da
Requires contraction of 'de' + 'a'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, e.g., 'em detrimento de mim'.
Related Phrases
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à custa de
synonymat the cost of
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