impair
impair(
ihm
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pehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (formal) (to damage)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. perjudicar
Jonathan's health was seriously impaired by his use of drugs.La salud de Jonathan se vio gravemente perjudicada por su consumo de drogas.
b. dañar
Listening to very loud music may impair your hearing.Escuchar música a un volumen muy alto puede dañar el oído.
c. afectar
The territorial dispute has seriously impaired relations between the two countries.La disputa territorial ha afectado seriamente las relaciones entre los dos países.
2. (formal) (to reduce)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. reducir
A dirty windshield impairs visibility, which could cause a traffic accident.Un parabrisas sucio reduce la visibilidad y, por tanto, puede provocar un accidente de tráfico.
b. afectar
This lack of social interaction impairs a child's ability to learn to communicate.Esta falta de interacción social afecta la capacidad de un niño para aprender a comunicarse.
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