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    Llaga (en. Sore)

    /ˈʝaɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Wound produced by an external cause, which can be painful and often becomes infected.
    The sore on his arm took weeks to heal.
    La llaga en su brazo tardó semanas en sanar.
    An ulcer or lesion that appears on the skin.
    The doctor examined the sore on his leg.
    El médico le examinó la llaga en su pierna.
    Difficulty or emotional suffering that causes pain.
    The loss of his friend left a deep sore in his heart.
    La pérdida de su amigo le dejó una llaga profunda en su corazón.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ulcera', which means ulcer.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a sore
    To be a continuous source of problems or suffering.
    ser una llaga
    to be full of sores
    To be in a poor physical or emotional state.
    estar lleno de llagas
    sore nightmare
    A situation that causes constant suffering.
    pesadilla de llaga

    Related Words

    ulcer
    Injury to the skin or a mucous membrane that causes pain.
    ulcera
    wound
    Injury that affects the integrity of tissues.
    herida
    blood
    Red liquid that circulates through the body.
    sangre

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who causes annoyance or problems.
    That guy is a sore, he is always stirring up trouble.
    Ese chico es una llaga, siempre está metiendo cizaña.
    Complicated or painful situation.
    I had to leave that sore that wouldn't leave me alone.
    Tuve que salir de esa llaga que no me dejaba en paz.