heridos
“heridos” means “wounded people” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
wounded people
Also: the injured, casualties
📝 In Action
Los servicios de emergencia trasladaron a los heridos al hospital más cercano.
B1The emergency services transferred the wounded (people) to the nearest hospital.
Hubo diez heridos leves y dos graves en el choque.
B2There were ten lightly injured people and two seriously injured in the crash.
wounded
Also: injured, hurt
📝 In Action
Los soldados heridos volvieron a casa.
A2The wounded soldiers returned home.
Vimos varios pájaros heridos cerca del río.
B1We saw several injured birds near the river.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'heridos' as a noun?
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The word 'herir' comes from the Latin verb *ferīre*, meaning 'to strike' or 'to hit.' Over time, the initial 'f' sound weakened and turned into the silent 'h' we see today.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'heridos' and 'lesionados'?
Both mean 'injured' or 'wounded.' 'Heridos' (from *herir*) often implies a more physical, often external wound (like a cut or gunshot). 'Lesionados' (from *lesionar*) is a broader, slightly more technical term for any kind of bodily injury or lesion, often used in sports or legal contexts.
If I am only talking about women, should I use 'heridos'?
No. If the group consists entirely of women, you must use the feminine form: 'las heridas'. If the group is mixed (men and women), Spanish defaults to the masculine plural form: 'los heridos'.