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dañado

damaged

adjective dah-NYAH-doh Rare

Also means

broken

Usage Note

Dañado is the past participle of dañar used as an adjective, describing anything that has been harmed, impaired, or spoiled (mercancía dañada — damaged goods; reputación dañada — tarnished reputation). It agrees in gender and number: dañada, dañados, dañadas. Contrast with roto (broken/snapped) or estropeado (broken, ruined — especially appliances).

Examples

"El coche dañado fue llevado al taller."

Natural Translation

The damaged car was taken to the repair shop.

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