heridos
/eh-REE-dohs/
wounded people
The image depicts heridos (wounded people) who have become casualties in an accident.
heridos(noun)
wounded people
?as casualties in a conflict or accident
the injured
?general group of people who are hurt
,casualties
?in a formal report or emergency setting
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective acting as a Noun
In Spanish, you can use the article 'los' or 'las' before an adjective to turn it into a noun referring to people. 'Los heridos' literally means 'The wounded ones'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Article
Mistake: "Trajeron heridos."
Correction: Trajeron a los heridos. (They brought the wounded.) You need the article 'los' when referring to the group of people.
⭐ Usage Tips
Gender and Number
Remember to match the form to the group: 'los heridos' (males/mixed group) vs. 'las heridas' (females).
These two subjects are heridos (wounded), describing their injured state.
heridos(adjective)
wounded
?describing a masculine plural noun
injured
?describing a masculine plural noun
,hurt
?describing a masculine plural noun
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'heridos' is an adjective here, it must agree with the noun it describes. If the noun were feminine singular (e.g., 'la mujer'), you would use 'herida'.
Past Participle as Adjective
'Heridos' is the past participle (the '-ido' form) of the verb 'herir' (to wound). These forms are often used as simple adjectives to describe a state or condition.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Estar'
This adjective is almost always used with the verb 'estar' (to be, for temporary states) to talk about the current condition: 'Ellos están heridos' (They are wounded).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: heridos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'heridos' as a noun?
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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'.