Hirieron (en. They wounded)

/iˈɾjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To cause a wound or physical harm to someone.
The soldiers wounded several enemies during the battle.
Los soldados hirieron a varios enemigos durante la batalla.
To cause emotional or psychological pain.
His friend's words deeply hurt his heart.
Las palabras de su amigo hirieron profundamente su corazón.
To negatively affect someone or something.
The criticisms hurt his self-esteem.
Las críticas hirieron su autoestima.

Etymology

From Latin 'laedere', meaning 'to hurt' or 'to damage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep wounds
Referring to severe emotional damage.
heridas profundas
to hurt feelings
To cause emotional pain to someone.
herir sentimientos
to wound fatally
To cause very serious harm.
herir de muerte

Related Words

wound
Injury or harm to the body.
herida
to hurt
The action of causing a wound.
herir
to injure oneself
To suffer an injury, usually physical.
lesionarse

Slang Meanings

To be emotionally hurt
After her breakup, she feels very hurt.
Después de su ruptura, se siente muy hirieron.
To cause problems for someone
That image harmed his reputation.
Esa imagen hirió su reputación.