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hemorragia

/eh-moh-RRAH-hee-ah/

hemorrhage

A close-up illustration of pale skin with a small, bright red wound actively dripping a thick stream of blood, symbolizing a hemorrhage.

Hemorragia as a medical term for severe bleeding.

hemorragia(noun)

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hemorrhage

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medical term for severe bleeding

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severe bleeding

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general context

Also:

profuse bleeding

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describing the extent

📝 In Action

Después del accidente, el paciente tuvo una hemorragia interna que fue difícil de controlar.

C1

After the accident, the patient had an internal hemorrhage that was difficult to control.

Los paramédicos actuaron rápido para detener la hemorragia.

B2

The paramedics acted quickly to stop the bleeding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sangrado (bleeding)
  • derrame (effusion, internal spill)

Common Collocations

  • detener la hemorragia – to stop the bleeding/hemorrhage
  • hemorragia cerebral – cerebral hemorrhage (brain bleed)

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

Even though 'hemorragia' ends in '-a', like most feminine nouns, remember to always use the feminine article: 'la hemorragia'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Right Term

Use 'sangrado' for minor cuts or nosebleeds. Reserve 'hemorragia' for very serious, life-threatening blood loss, or when speaking medically.

An oversized brown sack tipped over, with a massive, continuous stream of gold coins and green paper money spilling out onto the floor, symbolizing massive financial loss.

Hemorragia used metaphorically to describe a massive loss of resources or money.

hemorragia(noun)

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massive loss

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of resources or money

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drain

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uncontrolled outflow

Also:

outflow

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e.g., of capital

📝 In Action

La crisis económica provocó una hemorragia de capitales hacia el extranjero.

B2

The economic crisis caused a massive outflow of capital abroad.

El departamento sufrió una hemorragia de talento cuando los mejores ingenieros renunciaron.

C1

The department suffered a drain of talent when the best engineers resigned.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • afluencia (inflow)

Common Collocations

  • hemorragia de cerebros – brain drain (loss of intellectual talent)
  • hemorragia financiera – financial bleed/loss

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

Just like in English, 'hemorragia' can be used metaphorically to describe any huge, uncontrollable stream of loss—not just blood, but money, people, or resources.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: hemorragia

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'hemorragia' in its figurative (non-medical) sense?

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Word Family

hemorrágico(hemorrhagic (related to a hemorrhage)) - adjective
sangre(blood) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'hemorragia' masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine noun: 'la hemorragia'. Remember this because it's a formal, serious word, often used in medical reports.

Is 'hemorragia' the same as 'sangrado'?

'Hemorragia' is much more intense than 'sangrado' (bleeding). 'Hemorragia' implies severe, usually dangerous, blood loss, while 'sangrado' can refer to any amount of bleeding, even minor.