severe damage

[/səˈvɪr ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: severe damages
dano grave
1. serious physical harm or destruction caused to property, infrastructure, or objects
The hurricane caused severe damage to the coastal communities.
O furacão causou dano grave às comunidades costeiras.
2. substantial harm or injury to a person's health, reputation, or interests
The scandal caused severe damage to his political career.
O escândalo causou dano grave à sua carreira política.
3. in legal contexts, significant compensation awarded for injuries or losses
The court awarded severe damages to the plaintiff.
O tribunal concedeu indenizações graves ao demandante.
In Brazilian Portuguese legal and insurance contexts, 'dano grave' is the standard term used in official documents and court proceedings. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in disaster reporting, legal cases, and insurance claims. The term carries weight in both formal and informal discourse when describing significant losses or harm.
NYC Slang
the joint got trashed / major damage
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extensive damagemajor damageserious damagesubstantial harmgrave injury
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor damagenegligible damagesuperficial harmlight damage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dano grave
most common and standard usage
Brazil - Legal context
danos graves
used in judicial and insurance contexts
São Paulo
estrago grave
colloquial alternative, emphasizing destruction
Portugal
dano severo
formal alternative, less common than 'dano grave'

Related Words

destructionharminjurydeteriorationwreckage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cause severe damage to someone's reputation
severe damage assessment
severe damage control
beyond severe damage
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