sectional damage
[SEK-shuh-nuhl DAM-ij]
nounpl: sectional damages
dano setorial
1. Damage or harm that affects a specific section, region, or part of something rather than the whole
The hurricane caused sectional damage to the eastern neighborhoods of the city.
O furacão causou dano setorial aos bairros do leste da cidade.
2. In law, damages awarded that are specific to a particular area or sector affected by negligence or injury
The lawsuit sought sectional damage compensation for the affected industrial zone.
A ação judicial buscava compensação por dano setorial na zona industrial afetada.
3. Structural or functional impairment limited to one section of an object, building, or system
The bridge inspection revealed sectional damage in the northern support structure.
A inspeção da ponte revelou dano setorial na estrutura de suporte do norte.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian insurance, construction, and legal contexts. In Brazil, sectional damage claims often require detailed documentation and regional assessment reports. The term reflects the practical reality that damage is frequently localized rather than total, particularly in urban contexts where partial repairs and continued use are necessary.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →