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lesión

/leh-SYOHN/

injury

A child with a colorful adhesive bandage on their knee.

A physical injury often requires a bandage to heal.

lesión(noun)

fA2

injury

?

physical damage to the body

Also:

wound

?

a physical hurt

,

harm

?

physical damage

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Tip

Most words ending in '-ción' are treated as feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Spelling Alert

Mistake: "Writing 'lección' instead of 'lesión'."

Correction: Use 'lesión' (one 'c' sound) for medical hurts; use 'lección' (double 'c') for a school lesson.

⭐ Usage Tips

Natural Phrasing

While you can 'have' (tener) an injury, it sounds more professional to say someone 'suffered' (sufrió) an injury.

A broken wooden gavel on a plain surface.

Damage to rights or interests can be represented by a broken gavel.

lesión(noun)

fC1

damage

?

harm to interests or rights

Also:

violation

?

harming a legal principle

,

detriment

?

damage to someone's interests

📝 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)

💡 Grammar Points

Formal Usage

This meaning describes when something abstract, like a law or a right, is 'broken' or 'hurt'.

✏️ 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

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.