dañarlo

Dañarlo is a Spanish verb meaning "to damage it" or "to harm it." It is formed by combining the infinitive verb "dañar" (to damage, to harm) with the direct object pronoun "lo" (it). The verb "dañar" itself has roots in the Latin word "damnum," which signifies loss, damage, or injury.

The phrase "dañarlo" can be used in a wide variety of contexts, both literal and figurative. Literally, it refers to causing physical damage to an object. For example, one might say "No lo dañarlo" which translates to "Don't damage it." Figuratively, it can refer to harming a person's reputation, feelings, or well-being. For instance, "Sus palabras podrían dañarlo" means "His words could harm him."

The grammatical structure of "dañarlo" places the pronoun "lo" attached to the end of the infinitive verb. This is a common construction in Spanish when an infinitive is used with a direct object. The meaning remains consistent regardless of the subject performing the action; the focus is on the act of damaging or harming the object represented by "lo." The use of "dañarlo" implies a negative consequence or outcome for whatever is being acted upon.