How to Say "bullet wound" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bullet wound” is “balazo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Se escuchó un balazo a lo lejos.
A gunshot was heard in the distance.
El hombre sobrevivió a un balazo en el hombro.
The man survived a bullet wound in the shoulder.
La policía investiga quién dio el balazo.
The police are investigating who fired the shot.
The 'Hit' Ending
The ending '-azo' is often added to nouns to describe a hit or a blow from that object. Since it comes from 'bala' (bullet), a 'balazo' is the hit or impact of a bullet.
Action vs. Result
While 'disparo' focuses on the act of pulling the trigger, 'balazo' focuses more on the bullet itself or the injury it leaves behind.
Confusing Balazo and Bala
Mistake: “Tengo una balazo en mi mochila.”
Correction: Tengo una bala en mi mochila.
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