This is the 2141st most frequent Spanish word.
dañar
To harm or damage.
Here, 'dañar' is used in its literal sense to mean 'to cause harm' or 'damage.'
El sol fuerte puede dañar tu piel si no usas protector solar.
The strong sun can damage your skin if you don't use sunscreen.
In this sentence, 'dañar' is applied in a figurative sense to signify emotional or psychological harm rather than physical damage.
Las palabras hirientes pueden dañar la autoestima de una persona.
Hurtful words can damage a person's self-esteem.
Here, 'dañar' expresses the possibility of deteriorating a non-material concept like a relationship or trust.