lesionar

leh-syo-narlesjoˈnaɾ

“lesionar” means “to injure” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to injure🔊B1Verb

physical harm

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to damage🔊B2Verb

abstract concepts like rights or interests

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to injure

Also: to hurt, to wound

VerbB1regular ar

A child with a small bandage on their knee sitting on a bench.

gerundlesionando

past Participlelesionado

infinitivelesionar

📝 In Action

El jugador lesionó a su compañero accidentalmente durante el entrenamiento.

The player injured his teammate accidentally during practice.

Ten cuidado con el levantamiento de pesas o te vas a lesionar la espalda.

Be careful with weightlifting or you are going to injure your back.

La caída lesionó gravemente su rodilla izquierda.

The fall seriously injured his left knee.

Word Connections

Synonyms

lastimar (to hurt)
herir (to wound/injure)

Antonyms

curar (to heal)
sanar (to cure/heal)

Common Collocations

lesionar la rodilla – to injure the knee
lesionar de gravedad – to seriously injure

to damage

Also: to harm, to violate

VerbB2regular arformal

A heavy wooden gavel cracking a golden shield.

gerundlesionando

past Participlelesionado

infinitivelesionar

📝 In Action

Esa decisión política podría lesionar los intereses de la comunidad.

That political decision could harm the interests of the community.

No queremos lesionar los derechos de los trabajadores.

We don't want to violate the rights of the workers.

Sus comentarios lesionaron el honor de la familia.

His comments damaged the family's honor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

perjudicar (to harm/damage)
dañar (to damage)

Antonyms

favorecer (to favor/help)
proteger (to protect)

Common Collocations

lesionar los derechos – to violate/harm rights
lesionar intereses – to damage interests

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yolesionara

túlesionaras

él/ella/ustedlesionara

nosotroslesionáramos

vosotroslesionarais

ellos/ellas/ustedeslesionaran

Present Subjunctive

yolesione

túlesiones

él/ella/ustedlesione

nosotroslesionemos

vosotroslesionéis

ellos/ellas/ustedeslesionen

Indicative

Preterite

yolesioné

túlesionaste

él/ella/ustedlesionó

nosotroslesionamos

vosotroslesionasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedeslesionaron

Imperfect

yolesionaba

túlesionabas

él/ella/ustedlesionaba

nosotroslesionábamos

vosotroslesionabais

ellos/ellas/ustedeslesionaban

Present

yolesiono

túlesionas

él/ella/ustedlesiona

nosotroslesionamos

vosotroslesionáis

ellos/ellas/ustedeslesionan

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Words that translate to "lesionar" in Spanish:

to damage→to harm→to hurt→to injure→to violate→to wound→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: lesionar

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly describes injuring a person?

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👥 Word Family▼

lesión(injury) — Noun

lesionado(injured person) — Noun / Adjective

lesivo(harmful) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

funcionarapasionar

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'laesio', which means 'a hurting' or 'damage'. It is related to the English word 'lesion'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: lesionFrench: lésionner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'lesionar' and 'lastimar'?

'Lastimar' is very general and can mean a tiny scratch or a deep hurt. 'Lesionar' is more formal and usually refers to a medical injury like a sprain or break.

Is 'lesionar' a regular verb?

Yes! It follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in '-ar', making it very easy to conjugate.

Should I use 'herir' or 'lesionar' for a sports injury?

Use 'lesionar' for sports injuries like torn ligaments or pulled muscles. Use 'herir' if there is blood or a wound from an object.