Traumas (en. Traumas)

/ˈtɾa.umas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Prolonged negative effects of stressful experiences.
Childhood traumas can affect adult life.
Los traumas de la infancia pueden afectar la vida adulta.
Emotional injuries that require professional attention.
He seeks help to deal with his traumas.
Él busca ayuda para lidiar con sus traumas.
Psychological conditions resulting from traumatic events.
Abuse can cause severe traumas in the victim.
El abuso puede causar traumas severos en la víctima.

Etymology

From the Greek 'τραῦμα' meaning 'injury'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overcoming traumas
To manage and heal difficult experiences.
superar traumas
hidden traumas
Emotional damage that is not evident at first glance.
traumas ocultos
war traumas
Psychological impacts resulting from war conflicts.
traumas de guerra

Related Words

trauma
Physical or emotional injury caused by an impact.
traumatismo
psychology
The science that studies the behavior and mind of human beings.
psicología
therapy
Treatment to help heal psychological traumas.
terapia

Slang Meanings

Carrying traumas
She always carries her past traumas with her.
Ella siempre carga con sus traumas del pasado.
Being traumatized
After the accident, he is very traumatized.
Después del accidente, él está muy traumatizado.