B1 — Intermediatenoun
danno
damage, harm
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
danniguastolesionepregiudizionocumento
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
beneficiovantaggioguadagnoriparazionemiglioramento
Usage note
'Danno' is the general term for damage or harm. 'Guasto' refers specifically to a mechanical fault. 'Lesione' is used for physical injury. 'Fare danno' = to cause harm.
Example
"L'alluvione ha causato gravi danni alle abitazioni del quartiere."
"The flood caused serious damage to the homes in the neighbourhood."
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