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quemaduras

keh-mah-DOO-rahs/kemaˈðuɾas/

“quemaduras” means “burns” in Spanish (Injuries caused by heat, fire, or chemicals).

burns

Also: sunburns, scalds
NounfA2
A person's arm with red, irritated skin being treated with a soothing cool compress.

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Tengo quemaduras de sol por ir a la playa.

A1

I have sunburns from going to the beach.

El aceite caliente puede causar quemaduras graves.

A2

Hot oil can cause serious burns.

Aplícate esta crema para las quemaduras.

B1

Apply this cream for the burns.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • quemaduras de primer grado – first-degree burns
  • quemaduras leves – minor burns
  • tratar las quemaduras – to treat burns

Idioms & Expressions

  • quien juega con fuego tiene quemaduras – if you take unnecessary risks, you will suffer the consequences

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "quemaduras" in Spanish:

burns→scalds→sunburns→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: quemaduras

Question 1 of 2

Which word would you use to describe 'first-degree burns'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
quemadura(a burn) — Noun
quemar(to burn) — Verb
quemado(burnt) — Adjective
quemazón(burning sensation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Spanish verb 'quemar' (to burn), which traces back to the Latin word 'cremare', meaning to consume by fire.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: cremateItalian: cremare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the singular form of this word?

The singular form is 'quemadura'.

Is it 'el quemaduras' or 'las quemaduras'?

It is 'las quemaduras' because the word is feminine.