Hurtado (en. Stolen)

/uɾˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has suffered physical or emotional harm.
After the breakup, he felt like a hurtado without hope.
Después de la ruptura, se sentía como un hurtado sin esperanza.
Someone who has been a victim of injustice.
The hurtado of the situation deserves justice.
El hurtado de la situación merece justicia.
verb
It refers to the act of emotionally wounding someone.
The hurtful comment stole his feelings.
El comentario hiriente hurtó sus sentimientos.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'hurtar', which means 'to steal or take something from someone', with the suffix -ado indicating participation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wounded by love
A person who suffers from unrequited love.
herido de amor
open wounds
Feelings that still cause pain.
heridas abiertas
to hit below the belt
To cause emotional harm undeservedly.
dar un golpe bajo

Related Words

wound
To damage the physical or emotional integrity of a person.
herida
pain
Unpleasant sensation that can be emotional or physical.
dolor
suffering
Prolonged state of pain or discomfort.
sufrimiento

Slang Meanings

A person who always complains about their luck.
That guy is a hurtado, always talking about how badly things are going for him.
Ese tipo es un hurtado, siempre hablando de lo mal que le va.
An individual who cannot move forward despite their efforts.
I don't know how to help that hurtado; it seems that life is getting more complicated for him.
No sé cómo ayudar a ese hurtado, parece que la vida se le complica más.