How to Say "traumatic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “traumatic” is “traumático” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Fue una experiencia muy traumática para toda la familia.
It was a very traumatic experience for the whole family.
Perder su casa en el incendio fue un evento traumático.
Losing their house in the fire was a traumatic event.
Es difícil superar un divorcio tan traumático.
It is difficult to get over such a traumatic divorce.
Changing for Gender
Since this word is an adjective (a describing word), its ending changes to match the thing it describes. Use 'traumático' for masculine things and 'traumática' for feminine things.
Placement
In Spanish, you usually put this word after the thing you are describing. For example: 'un proceso traumático' (a traumatic process).
Using the Noun instead
Mistake: “Fue una experiencia muy trauma.”
Correction: Fue una experiencia muy traumática. In Spanish, you need the describing form (the adjective) rather than the name of the condition (the noun).
Other Meanings of “traumático”
“traumático” can also mean:
- relating to a physical wound or injury(B2, formal)
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