How to Say "emotional wound" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “emotional wound” is “herida” — B2 level.
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nounB2
mental or emotional hurt
Examples
La traición dejó una herida profunda en su alma.
The betrayal left a deep wound in her soul.
El tiempo puede sanar todas las heridas emocionales.
Time can heal all emotional wounds.
Metaphorical Use
When talking about feelings, 'herida' follows the same grammatical rules as the physical meaning, but refers to emotional damage (like heartbreak or lingering sadness).
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