permanent damage

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈdæmɪdʒ/]

noun

dano permanente

1. Physical, mental, or material harm that is lasting and cannot be easily repaired or reversed

The accident caused permanent damage to his spine.

O acidente causou dano permanente à sua coluna vertebral.

2. Long-lasting negative effects or consequences that cannot be undone

The scandal did permanent damage to her reputation.

O escândalo causou dano permanente à sua reputação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dano permanente

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

dano permanente; estrago permanente

Both terms are used interchangeably

São Paulo

dano permanente; prejuízo permanente

Commonly used in legal and formal contexts

Portugal

dano permanente; lesão permanente

Lesão permanente is often used in medical contexts

beyond repair

beyond fixing

done for

irreversible damage

sem conserto

danificado para sempre

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