Heridas (en. Wounds)

/eˈɾi.ðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Physical injury caused by a cut, blow, or any other type of trauma.
The wound on his arm needed stitches.
La herida en su brazo necesitaba puntos.
Emotional or psychological suffering.
The wounds of the past still torment her.
Las heridas del pasado todavía la atormentan.
Any damage or affectation received by a person or thing.
The wounds of war are visible in the city.
Las heridas de la guerra son visibles en la ciudad.

Etymology

From Latin 'vulnerata', which means 'wound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open wounds
Situation of unresolved emotional pain.
heridas abiertas
heal the wounds
Repairing emotional or physical damage.
curar las heridas
wounds of the soul
Referring to deep emotional traumas.
heridas del alma

Related Words

to wound
To cause a wound to someone or something.
herir
vulnerable
That can be easily hurt or damaged.
vulnerable
cure
Action of healing a wound.
cura

Slang Meanings

wounds of war
It refers to the emotional and physical scars of a difficult experience.
Se refiere a las cicatrices emocionales y físicas de una experiencia difícil.
internal wounds
It is used to talk about traumas that are not physically visible.
Se usa para hablar de traumas que no son visibles físicamente.