Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prejuízo

noun
/preuˈʒizu/
Definition
Harm or loss, especially financial loss. It’s often used to describe a disadvantage or detrimental effect that impacts an individual or entity.
Examples
  • Ele teve um prejuízo significativo após o investimento. (He suffered a significant loss after the investment.)
  • O prejuízo causado pelo acidente foi maior do que se imaginava. (The harm caused by the accident was greater than expected.)
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘prejuízo’ can refer to any form of injury, whether physical or psychological, resulting from an action or circumstance.
Synonyms
  • dano
  • perda
  • infortúnio
  • desvantagem