Trauma (en. Trauma)

/ˈtɾauma/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Physical or psychological injury caused by an external agent.
The trauma he suffered in the accident caused him psychological problems.
El trauma que sufrió en el accidente le causó problemas psicológicos.
State of psychological distress following a stressful event.
She is still suffering from trauma after the loss of her loved one.
Ella todavía sufre de trauma tras la pérdida de su ser querido.

Etymology

It comes from the Greek 'trauma', which means 'wound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional trauma
Intense psychological pain resulting from negative experiences.
trauma emocional
to suffer a trauma
To experience an emotional or mental wound due to a painful event.
sufrir un trauma

Related Words

traumatism
Severe physical injury resulting from an impact.
traumatismo
post-traumatic stress
Disorder that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event.
estrés postraumático

Slang Meanings

Existential trauma
I'm going through an existential trauma after my breakup.
Estoy pasando por un trauma existencial después de mi ruptura.
Cultural trauma
The community suffered cultural trauma after the war.
La comunidad sufrió un trauma cultural tras la guerra.