How to Say "wounds" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “wounds” is “heridas” — use 'heridas' for general physical injuries, especially those that break the skin, like cuts, scrapes, or puncture wounds..
heridas
eh-REE-dahs/eˈɾi.ðas/
Examples
Las heridas en su brazo necesitan limpieza inmediata.
The wounds on his arm need immediate cleaning.
Después del accidente, las heridas fueron superficiales.
After the accident, the injuries were superficial.
El tiempo cura todas las heridas, dicen.
Time heals all wounds, they say.
Always Feminine
The word 'herida' (singular) and 'heridas' (plural) is always feminine, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las heridas').
lesiones
/leh-see-OH-ness//le'sjo.nes/
Examples
El futbolista sufrió varias lesiones graves durante el partido.
The soccer player suffered several serious injuries during the match.
Las lesiones menores no requirieron hospitalización.
The minor injuries did not require hospitalization.
El informe médico detalla todas las lesiones encontradas.
The medical report details all the injuries found.
Feminine Plural
This word is the plural of 'la lesión' (the injury). Since it is feminine, it always uses 'las' and requires feminine adjectives, like 'las lesiones graves'.
Using 'Lesiones' for Property
Mistake: “Hablo de las lesiones del coche.”
Correction: Hablo de los daños del coche. (Use 'lesiones' only for bodily harm, use 'daños' for damage to objects.)
Heridas vs. Lesiones
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