was damaged
[wəz ˈdæmɪdʒd]
verb phrase (past tense, passive voice)
foi danificado/danificada
1. past tense passive form indicating that something suffered harm, injury, or deterioration
The car was damaged in the accident.
O carro foi danificado no acidente.
2. to have experienced physical or structural impairment in the past
The building was damaged by the storm.
O prédio foi danificado pela tempestade.
3. to have been negatively affected or harmed, including reputation or relationships
His reputation was damaged by the scandal.
Sua reputação foi danificada pelo escândalo.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'was damaged' is commonly used in insurance claims, accident reports, and disaster situations. In Portuguese-speaking Brazil, 'foi danificado' is the standard formal expression, while 'foi prejudicado' may be used when discussing non-physical harm. In Portugal, 'foi avariado' is more technical and specific to machinery or vehicles.
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