dañado
/dah-NYAH-doh/
damaged
The toy car is 'dañado' (damaged) because it is broken.
dañado(adjective)
damaged
?general physical condition
,broken
?machinery or electronics
spoiled
?food that has gone bad
,hurt
?emotional or abstract harm
📝 In Action
El motor del coche está dañado.
A2The car's engine is damaged.
No comas esa manzana, parece que el centro está dañado.
B1Don't eat that apple; it looks like the middle is spoiled.
Su reputación quedó muy dañada después del escándalo.
B2His reputation was left very damaged after the scandal.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar' with dañado
We almost always use 'estar' (to be) because being damaged is usually seen as a state or a result of something happening, rather than a permanent identity.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Matching the word to the object
Mistake: "La mesa está dañado."
Correction: La mesa está dañada. Remember to change the ending to 'a' if the object is feminine, like 'mesa'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Is it 'roto' or 'dañado'?
'Roto' means something is completely broken or in pieces. 'Dañado' is more general and can mean it just has some scratches or isn't working perfectly.
The apple has been 'dañado' (damaged) by being dropped or bitten.
dañado(verb)
damaged
?past action of harming something
harmed
?referring to people or health
📝 In Action
He dañado mi teléfono nuevo.
B1I have damaged my new phone.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dañado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence is correct for 'The table is damaged'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'dañado' be used for people?
Yes, but it usually refers to their reputation, health, or emotions. If someone is physically hurt from a fall, 'lastimado' or 'herido' is much more common.