damaged window

[ˈdæmɪdʒd ˈwɪndoʊ]
noun phrasepl: damaged windows
janela danificada
1. a window that has been broken, cracked, or otherwise harmed and is no longer in perfect condition
The damaged window in the living room needs to be replaced.
A janela danificada da sala de estar precisa ser substituída.
2. a window with structural or functional impairment resulting from impact, weather, or age
Insurance will cover the cost of the damaged window from the storm.
O seguro cobrirá o custo da janela danificada pela tempestade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, damaged windows are commonly associated with insurance claims, property maintenance, and repair services. In Brazil, property damage from severe weather is often reported using this terminology in official documents. In the USA, damaged windows frequently result in insurance claims and are a common target for repair services. The term is neutral and used in both formal and casual contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broken windowcracked windowshattered windowdefective windowimpaired window
Antonyms / Antônimos
intact windowundamaged windowperfect windowwhole window

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
janela danificada
most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
janela quebrada
colloquial alternative emphasizing breakage over general damage
São Paulo
janela danificada
formal usage, commonly used in official documents and property reports
Portugal
janela avariada
Portuguese variant using 'avariada' instead of 'danificada'

Related Words

glass panewindow framewindow repairproperty damageglass replacementstructural damage

Related Idioms & Phrases

through the damaged window
to replace a damaged window
damaged window claim
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