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"Detrimental" is an adjective which is often translated as "perjudicial", and "prejudicial" is an adjective which is also often translated as "perjudicial". Learn more about the difference between "detrimental" and "prejudicial" below.
detrimental(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (harmful)
a. perjudicial
Although it is good for your heart, running too much can be detrimental to your joints.Aunque es bueno para el corazón, correr demasiado puede ser perjudicial para las articulaciones.
prejudicial(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. perjudicial
If this information becomes public, it will almost certainly be prejudicial to the company's interests.Si se hace pública esta información, es casi seguro que será perjudicial para los intereses de la empresa.
