Lastimo (en. Injure)

/las'timo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause physical or emotional damage to a person.
She hurt her leg when she fell.
Ella se lastimó la pierna al caer.
To cause sadness or discomfort to someone.
I hurt you with my words unintentionally.
Te lastimo con mis palabras sin querer.
To feel wounded or hurt.
I hurt myself every time I think about it.
Me lastimo cada vez que pienso en eso.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'lactīmus', which means to wound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I hurt someone
To cause pain or discomfort to another person.
lastimo a alguien
I don't want to hurt you
Expression used to indicate that one does not wish to harm someone.
no quiero lastimarte
to hurt oneself
Act of hurting oneself.
lastimarse

Related Words

wound
Physical damage resulting from a blow or cut.
herida
pain
Unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness.
dolor
suffering
State of experiencing physical or emotional pain.
sufrimiento

Slang Meanings

It hurts you in the soul.
When I'm ignored, I really hurt.
Cuando me ignoran, realmente me lastimo.
He is in victim mode.
He always gets hurt by everything, it's incredible.
Siempre se lastima de todo, es increíble.