Herida (en. Wound)

/eˈɾiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Injury that occurs in the body as a result of an accident or an attack.
The wound on his arm needs a bandage.
La herida en su brazo necesita un vendaje.
Emotional or psychological damage that affects a person.
He still feels the wound from his breakup.
Todavía siente la herida de su ruptura.

Etymology

From Latin 'vulnera', related to 'herido'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open wound
Injury that is not closed.
herida abierta
to heal a wound
To attend to and treat an injury so that it heals.
curar una herida
emotional wound
Psychological pain caused by difficult situations.
herida emocional

Related Words

injured
Person who has suffered an injury.
herido
to wound
To cause an injury to someone.
herir
healing
Action of healing a wound.
cura

Slang Meanings

To be wounded in pride.
He was left wounded in pride after the joke.
Se quedó herido en el orgullo después de la broma.
War wound.
The veteran displayed his war wounds as a symbol of honor.
El veterano mostró sus heridas de guerra como símbolo de honor.