Usage Note
Discapito is almost exclusively used in the fixed phrase a discapito di (to the detriment of, at the expense of): ha scelto la velocità a discapito della qualità (he chose speed at the expense of quality). It has no common standalone use outside this prepositional phrase and is therefore a formal/written register word.
Examples
"Ha lavorato molto a discapito della sua salute."
Natural Translation
He worked a great deal to the detriment of his health.
Literal Translation
He has worked much at detriment of-the his health.
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