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lesión

leh-SYOHN/leˈsjon/

“lesión” means “injury” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

injury

Also: wound, harm
NounfA2
A child with a colorful adhesive bandage on their knee.

📝 In Action

El jugador tiene una lesión en el tobillo.

A2

The player has an injury in his ankle.

Es una lesión leve, no te preocupes.

A2

It is a minor injury, don't worry.

La fisioterapia ayuda a curar la lesión.

B1

Physical therapy helps to heal the injury.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • herida (wound/cut)
  • daño (damage)
  • traumatismo (trauma/impact injury)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sufrir una lesión – to suffer an injury
  • lesión muscular – muscle injury
  • lesión grave – serious injury

damage

Also: violation, detriment
NounfC1formal
A broken wooden gavel on a plain surface.

📝 In Action

Hubo una lesión de sus derechos fundamentales.

C1

There was a violation of their fundamental rights.

Ese contrato supone una lesión para la empresa.

C2

That contract represents a detriment to the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • perjuicio (damage/loss)
  • menoscabo (impairment/lessening)

Common Collocations

  • lesión enorme – huge economic loss (legal term)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "lesión" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: lesión

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is a physical 'lesión'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
lesionarse(to get injured) — Verb
lesionado(injured person) — Noun
lesivo(harmful) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónpasiónmisión
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'laesio', which means 'a hurting' or 'a strike'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: lesionFrench: lésion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'lesión' and 'herida'?

'Lesión' is a general term for any body damage (internal or external). 'Herida' specifically means a wound where the skin is usually broken or cut.

Is 'lesión' always medical?

Not always! While usually medical, in legal contexts it refers to damage done to someone's rights or financial interests.