lasting damage

[ˈlɑːstɪŋ ˈdæmɪdʒ]
noun phrase
dano duradouro
1. harm or injury that persists or continues to have negative effects over a long period of time
The scandal caused lasting damage to his reputation.
O escândalo causou dano duradouro à sua reputação.
2. long-term physical, emotional, or structural harm that does not quickly heal or resolve
The flood caused lasting damage to the homes in the neighborhood.
A enchente causou dano duradouro às casas do bairro.
3. enduring negative consequences or setbacks
The trade war inflicted lasting damage on the economy.
A guerra comercial infligiu dano duradouro à economia.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, legal, and medical contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in news media discussing political scandals, economic crises, and social issues. The term emphasizes the gravity and duration of harmful consequences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent damagelong-term damageenduring harmirreversible injurysustained damage
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary damagesuperficial damageminor damagereversible harm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dano duradouro
most common and formal translation
Brazil (colloquial)
estrago duradouro
informal alternative commonly used in speech
São Paulo
dano permanente
often used interchangeably, emphasizes permanence
Portugal
dano duradouro
same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage in legal contexts

Related Words

harminjuryconsequencesimpairmentdeteriorationdegradation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cause lasting damage
inflict lasting damage
suffer lasting damage
do lasting damage to someone's reputation
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