No. 692 in Portuguese
danos
"Damage" or "harm."
In a sentence
Os danos causados pela tempestade foram extensos.
The damages caused by the storm were extensive.
Here, 'danos' is used as a noun meaning 'damages' or 'destruction' caused by an event.
Durante o processo legal, os danos morais foram avaliados.
During the legal process, moral damages were assessed.
In this context, 'danos' refers to 'compensation for harm,' often in a legal setting such as 'moral damages.'
Os danos ao meio ambiente são preocupantes.
The damages to the environment are concerning.
This usage of 'danos' highlights a general harm or impact to something specific, the environment in this case.
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