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    Quemadura (en. Burn)

    /kem.aˈðu.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Injury resulting from exposure to heat.
    I got a burn when I touched the hot pot.
    Me hice una quemadura al tocar la olla caliente.
    Damage sustained by the skin from fire or chemical substances.
    The sunburn left my skin red.
    La quemadura de sol me dejó la piel roja.
    Injury that can be superficial or deep, depending on the severity.
    A third-degree burn requires immediate medical attention.
    La quemadura de tercer grado requiere atención médica inmediata.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'burn', which means 'to blaze' or 'to cause something to catch fire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sunburn
    Injury to the skin caused by prolonged exposure to the sun.
    quemadura de sol
    various burns
    Refers to burns of different origins and severity.
    quemaduras diversas
    burn prevention
    A set of measures aimed at preventing burn injuries.
    prevención de quemaduras

    Related Words

    to burn
    To make something catch fire or blaze.
    quemar
    heat
    A form of energy manifested in the form of heat.
    calor
    wound
    Injury to the body's tissues due to physical damage.
    herida

    Slang Meanings

    I always get burned at the beach.
    When I don't use sunscreen, it's a disaster.
    Cuando no uso bloqueador, es un desastre.
    That food was so hot it left me a burn.
    The coffee was boiling, I burned my tongue.
    El café estaba hirviendo, me quemé la lengua.