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How to Say "bleeding" in Spanish

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sangrado

sahn-GRAH-dohsaŋˈɡɾaðo

nounA2general
Use 'sangrado' when referring to the loss of blood as a concept or condition, often in a medical context.
A small red bandage on a person's finger with a single tiny drop of red blood.

Examples

El médico logró detener el sangrado de la herida.

The doctor managed to stop the bleeding from the wound.

El sangrado de encías puede ser un signo de gingivitis.

Bleeding gums can be a sign of gingivitis.

Si el sangrado persiste, busque atención médica de inmediato.

If the bleeding continues, seek medical attention immediately.

Nouns from Verbs

This word is the '-ado' form of the verb 'sangrar' (to bleed). In Spanish, these forms often become nouns that describe the action or the result of the verb.

Sangre vs. Sangrado

Mistake: “Tengo mucho sangre.”

Correction: Tengo un sangrado (o mucha sangre). Use 'sangre' for the red liquid itself and 'sangrado' for the process or event of bleeding.

sangrando

san-GRAN-dohsanˈɡɾando

verbA2general
Use 'sangrando' when describing the continuous action of losing blood at a specific moment, usually with the verb 'estar'.
A close-up of a cartoonish character's bandaged finger, showing a small, bright red drop of blood emerging from the wound.

Examples

Ten cuidado, tu rodilla sigue sangrando después de la caída.

Be careful, your knee is still bleeding after the fall.

Llegó a la sala de emergencias sangrando mucho por la cabeza.

He arrived at the emergency room bleeding heavily from the head.

Action in Progress

You use 'sangrando' with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show that the bleeding is happening right now: 'Está sangrando'.

Using 'Ser' Instead of 'Estar'

Mistake: “El dedo es sangrando.”

Correction: El dedo está sangrando. Remember, 'estar' is always used for actions that are currently in progress.

Noun vs. Verb Confusion

Learners often confuse 'sangrado' and 'sangrando' by using the noun form when they mean the ongoing action. Remember that 'sangrando' is the present participle (like '-ing' in English) and typically follows 'estar' to describe an action in progress.

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