infligir daño (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic transcription

[in.fliˈxiɾ ˈða.ɲo]

Translation options

• To inflict harm

Meaning

The word "infligir daño" means to cause harm or injury to someone or something. It is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the act of causing damage or harm to someone.

Usage and Frequency

This phrase is used in both oral and written Spanish, especially in legal documents, court proceedings, and discussions related to harm or injury. It is not an everyday term but is frequently employed in more formal settings.

Example Sentences

1. El demandante alega que el acusado intentó infligir daño intencionalmente.

2. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant tried to inflict harm intentionally.

3. La víctima sufrió lesiones graves como resultado del acto de infligir daño.

4. The victim suffered serious injuries as a result of the act of inflicting harm.

Idiomatic Expressions

Idiomatic expressions with the word "daño": 1. Hacer daño: to harm or hurt someone. - No le hiciste daño a nadie con tu decisión. (You didn't harm anyone with your decision.)

1. Sin daño ni perjuicio: without harm or damage.

2. Podemos llegar a un acuerdo sin daño ni perjuicio para ninguna de las partes. (We can reach an agreement without harm or damage to any of the parties.)

3. Reparar el daño: to make amends or repair the harm done.

4. Deberás reparar el daño que causaste para solucionar el problema legal. (You will have to repair the harm you caused to resolve the legal issue.)

Etymology

• Infligir: from Latin "infligere," meaning "to strike or dash against."
• Daño: from Latin "damnum," meaning "damage" or "harm."

Synonyms

• Sinónimos: causar daño, hacer daño
• Antónimos: proteger, cuidar

Antonyms

• Synonyms: to cause harm, to hurt
• Antonyms: to protect, to care