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estrago

[ɨʃˈtɾa.ɡu]
nounmasculinepl: estrago
damage, harm, destruction, havoc, ravage
1. Physical damage or destruction caused to something
The hurricane caused significant damage to the city.
O furacão causou grande estrago na cidade.
2. Harm or adverse effect on health, reputation, or well-being
The scandal did considerable damage to his reputation.
O escândalo fez grande estrago na sua reputação.
3. Havoc or destruction in a general sense
The vandals wreaked havoc in the park.
Os vândalos fizeram estrago no parque.
Synonyms
danodestruiçãoprejuízoruínadevastaçãoestragoestropício
Antonyms
reparomelhoriarestauraçãobenefício

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrago
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
estrago
Standard usage, may use 'dano' or 'prejuízo' more frequently
Angola
estrago
Standard usage in Portuguese-speaking African countries

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer estrago (to cause damage/make a mess)
os estragos da guerra (the ravages of war)
reparar os estragos (to repair the damage)
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