Lastimar (en. Hurt)
/las.ti.mar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause pain or suffering.
I don’t want to hurt you with my words.
No quiero lastimarte con mis palabras.
To harm something or someone.
He hurt his ankle while playing soccer.
Se lastimó el tobillo mientras jugaba fútbol.
To cause disappointment or sadness.
They hurt her feelings unintentionally.
Lastimaron sus sentimientos sin querer.
Etymology
From Latin 'lacerare', which means to tear or wound.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not hurt anymore
expression used to ask not to cause more pain.
no lastimes más
to hurt oneself
to inflict physical or emotional damage.
lastimarse a uno mismo
Related Words
to injure
To cause an injury to the body.
lesionar
damage
Harm or detriment done to someone or something.
daño
Slang Meanings
To make someone feel bad.
That comment only serves to hurt.
Ese comentario solo sirve para lastimar.
To cause emotional problems.
I don’t want to hurt the relationship any further.
No quiero lastimar más la relación.