Perjudicado

Perjudicado (Spanish/Portuguese) describes someone or something that has been harmed, damaged, or disadvantaged. It implies a loss, suffering, or impairment, often due to unfair treatment, circumstance, or action. It signifies a state of being negatively affected, where one's interests, well-being, or rights have been compromised. This term can be applied to individuals, groups, organizations, or even abstract concepts, highlighting the presence of adverse consequences or the experience of injustice. The degree of 'perjuicio' can range from minor inconvenience to severe detriment.

Perjudicado meaning with examples

• The small business owner felt perjudicado by the unexpected rise in rent, as it significantly reduced their profit margin and threatened their ability to stay afloat. The economic downturn perjudicado the entire industry, and he began to think about his future.
• The athletes felt perjudicado by the biased refereeing during the championship game; they felt their efforts to win were undermined. Consequently, the team was visibly upset and started arguments after the game, so they were very *perjudicados*.
• The environmental impact of the factory's pollution perjudicado the local residents' health and quality of life, leading to a decline in their standard of living, along with many other harmful situations that *perjudicaron* the land as well.
• Due to the fraudulent investment scheme, many elderly investors were left financially *perjudicados*, unable to meet their basic needs in their golden years, which *perjudicaron* the trust in the institution that failed to follow up.
• After the data breach, customers reported that their personal information was *perjudicada* because of the attack, leading to identity theft and financial losses. This led to many people being *perjudicados* and worried about their money.