vulnerar

Senses

1. 1.

   to violate

   to breach or infringe upon a law, right, or agreement

2. 2.

   to wound

   to cause harm or injury to someone's dignity, feelings, or reputation

3. 3.

   to harm

   to damage or compromise something (health, interests, etc.)

Examples

• "La nueva ley vulnera los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos."

  The new law violates the fundamental rights of citizens.

• "Sus comentarios vulneraron mi dignidad personal."

  His comments wounded my personal dignity.

• "Esta medida vulnera los intereses de las pequeñas empresas."

  This measure harms the interests of small businesses.

Usage

A formal, legalistic verb commonly used in contexts of law, rights, and institutional harm. Often appears with abstract objects (rights, agreements, dignity). Note: do not confuse with "vulnerabilidad" (vulnerability) or the English false cognate-the Spanish verb focuses on causing damage rather than being susceptible to it.