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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. perjudicar
These big-box stores are detrimental to our community. They drive out all the mom-and-pops.Estas tiendas grandes perjudican a nuestra comunidad. Eliminan todas las tiendas familiares.
b. ser perjudicial para
The new regulation is going to be detrimental to our cause.La nueva normativa va a ser perjudicial para nuestra causa.
c. dañar
This scandal could be very detrimental to our image.Este escándalo puede dañar gravemente nuestra imagen.
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