lesiones
“lesiones” means “injuries” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
injuries, wounds
Also: trauma
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El futbolista sufrió varias lesiones graves durante el partido.
A2The soccer player suffered several serious injuries during the match.
Las lesiones menores no requirieron hospitalización.
B1The minor injuries did not require hospitalization.
El informe médico detalla todas las lesiones encontradas.
B2The medical report details all the injuries found.
damages, violations
Also: prejudice
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La sentencia condenó a la empresa por las lesiones a los derechos laborales.
C1The ruling condemned the company for the violations of labor rights.
Se demostraron lesiones morales graves causadas por la difamación.
C2Serious moral damages caused by the defamation were proven.
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Quick Quiz: lesiones
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'lesiones' in its most common, physical context?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *laesiō*, meaning 'a hurt, injury, or damage.' It has maintained this core meaning for centuries.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'lesiones' only mean serious injuries?
No. 'Lesiones' is a general word that covers all types of physical harm, from a small scratch ('lesiones leves') to major trauma ('lesiones graves').
How is 'lesiones' different from 'daños'?
'Lesiones' almost always refers to harm done to a living body (people or animals). 'Daños' is a broader term for damage done to objects, property, or general financial loss.