Hiriendo (en. Wounding)

/iɾˈjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause harm or pain to someone.
He was harming his friend without realizing it.
Estaba hiriendo a su amigo sin darse cuenta.
To feel physical or emotional pain.
The memory of that experience was deeply hurting him.
El recuerdo de esa experiencia lo estaba hiriendo profundamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'herere', meaning 'to wound' or 'to harm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

injuring unintentionally
causing harm unintentionally
hiriendo sin querer
to hurt feelings
causing emotional pain
herir sentimientos
there's no need to hurt
to not cause harm
no hay que hiriendo

Related Words

to wound
verb that indicates causing harm
herir
wound
harm or injury to the body
herida
pain
unpleasant sensation
dolor

Slang Meanings

To cause discomfort intentionally.
That comment is just hurting others.
Ese comentario solo está hiriendo a los demás.
To refer to a criticism or joke that hurts.
His sarcasm was hurting more than entertaining.
Su sarcasmo estaba hiriendo más que divirtiendo.