How to Say "damages" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “damages” is “daños” — use 'daños' when referring to financial compensation awarded by a court for loss or harm, often in legal or business contexts..
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daños
nounC1legal
Use 'daños' when referring to financial compensation awarded by a court for loss or harm, often in legal or business contexts.
Examples
La empresa fue demandada por daños y perjuicios.
The company was sued for damages and losses.
verbA2general
Use 'lastima' (from the verb 'lastimar') when describing physical harm or pain caused to a person's body or an object.
Examples
El zapato me lastima el talón.
The shoe hurts my heel.
lesiones
nounC1legal
Use 'lesiones' in a legal context to refer to harm done to abstract rights or principles, rather than physical or financial damage.
Examples
La sentencia condenó a la empresa por las lesiones a los derechos laborales.
The ruling condemned the company for the violations of labor rights.
Daños vs. Lesiones in Legal Contexts
Learners often confuse 'daños' and 'lesiones' in legal settings. Remember, 'daños' (plural of 'daño') typically refers to financial compensation for harm or loss, while 'lesiones' refers to violations or infringements of rights.
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