How to Say "offends" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “offends” is “lastima” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
upsetting someone with words or actions
Examples
Tu indiferencia me lastima.
Your indifference hurts me.
Él no se da cuenta, pero su tono de voz lastima a los demás.
He doesn't realize it, but his tone of voice hurts others.
Using 'a' with people
When 'lastima' is used to show someone is hurting another person emotionally, remember to use the 'personal a': 'Lastima a su madre' (He hurts his mother).
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