blast damage

[/blɑːst ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
nounpl: blast damages
dano de explosão
1. Physical harm or destruction caused by the force and pressure waves from an explosion
The building suffered severe blast damage from the nearby explosion.
O edifício sofreu dano de explosão severo da explosão próxima.
2. In military or gaming contexts, injury or destruction inflicted by explosive weapons or devices
The tank took blast damage from the artillery strike.
O tanque sofreu dano de explosão do ataque de artilharia.
3. Injury to persons or animals resulting from explosive force
Emergency responders treated victims with blast damage from the bomb.
Os socorristas trataram vítimas com ferimentos de explosão da bomba.
The term 'blast damage' is commonly used in military, medical, and emergency response contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In video games and entertainment, it refers to damage from explosive weapons. The Portuguese equivalent 'dano de explosão' is primarily used in technical, military, and medical documentation, while in casual Brazilian speech, people might say 'dano da explosão' or simply 'destruição causada pela explosão' (destruction caused by explosion).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explosion damageblast injuryexplosive damageconcussive damageshrapnel damage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dano de explosão
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
dano causado pela explosão
More descriptive alternative phrase
Portugal
dano de explosão
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in military and technical contexts
Technical/Military
lesão por onda de choque
Specialized medical/military terminology

Related Words

explosionshrapnelconcussionpressure waveimpact damagefragmentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take blast damage
suffer blast damage
assess blast damage
blast damage radius
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