🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

dano nas unhas

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdɐnu naʃ ˈuɲɐs

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nail Damage/neɪl ˈdæmɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O dano nas unhas pode ocorrer devido a produtos químicos."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Injury or harm to the structure of a nail, often resulting in discoloration, splitting, or detachment.

    "After the accident, she noticed significant nail damage that required treatment."
  2. 2

    A condition affecting the health and appearance of nails, often caused by external factors or neglect.

    "Frequent exposure to harsh chemicals can lead to nail damage over time."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'nail' originates from the Old English 'nægel', which is of Germanic origin, while 'damage' comes from the Old French 'damagier', derived from Latin 'damnum', meaning loss or harm. The combination reflects the physical harm or impairment of the nail structure.

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