How to Say "emotional scar" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “emotional scar” is “cicatriz” — C1 level.
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nounC1neutral/formal
lasting psychological trauma or painful memory
Examples
La pérdida de su madre le dejó una cicatriz profunda en el alma.
The loss of his mother left a deep scar on his soul.
Esa traición fue una cicatriz que nunca sanó completamente.
That betrayal was a scar that never fully healed.
Figurative Use
Like in English, 'cicatriz' is often used metaphorically to describe permanent emotional damage or a lasting painful memory.
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