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"Damaged" is a form of "damaged", an adjective which is often translated as "dañado". "Destroyed" is a form of "destroyed", a phrase which is often translated as "destruido". Learn more about the difference between "damaged" and "destroyed" below.
damaged
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (harmed)
a. dañado
This store sells damaged merchandise at a discount.Esta tienda vende mercancía dañada con descuento.
2. (tarnished)
a. manchado (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
After the controversy, the actor spent years trying to repair his damaged reputation.Después de la controversia, el actor pasó años tratando de limpiar su reputación manchada.
destroyed
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (ruined)
a. destruido
The earthquake has caused extensive damage in the city. Many buildings are destroyed beyond repair.El terremoto ha causado daños importantes en la ciudad. Muchos edificios están destruidos sin posibilidad de reparación.
2. (devastated)
a. destrozado
It must have been very hard for Miguel when his mother died. - Oh, he was destroyed. They had a very special bond.Debió de haber sido un golpe para Miguel que muriera la mamá. - Ay, quedó destrozado. Tenían una conexión muy especial.
