Portuguese · Body & Health
"Wound (injury)" in Portuguese: ferida
a ferida
Note: injury: o machucado
Wound in Portuguese is a ferida. Brazilians also say o machucado for a bump or scrape. Point and say Minha ferida ainda dói.
After a fall
A ferida no joelho ainda sangra um pouco.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ferida
Say it
feh-REE-dah
/fe.ˈɾi.da/
feh-REE-dah
"Wound (injury)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a ferida | the wound Dictionary noun. | Dictionary noun. |
| ferida aberta | open wound Medical care. | Medical care. |
| o machucado | bruise / scrape Everyday injury synonym. | Everyday injury synonym. |
| cuidar da ferida | to care for the wound Aftercare. | Aftercare. |
How to use ferida in real life
- 1After a fall
A ferida no joelho ainda sangra um pouco.
The wound on my knee is still bleeding a little.
Body location.
- 2Pharmacy
Preciso de gaze pra cobrir a ferida.
I need gauze to cover the wound.
Shopping.
- 3Follow-up
A ferida fechou bem depois de três dias.
The wound closed well after three days.
Healing.
Mistakes English speakers make with ferida
Incorrect: Tenho um wound no braço.
Correct: Tenho uma ferida no braço.
Use ferida, not English wound.
Incorrect: O ferida dói.
Correct: A ferida dói.
Ferida is feminine: a ferida.
Good to know
Ferida is the clear injury word; machucado covers bumps and scrapes in casual talk. Pharmacies ask Como está a ferida? before suggesting cream. Keep it clinical—avoid joking about someone’s ferida.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cleaning a scrape
ChatPal
A ferida precisa de água e sabão agora?
Does the wound need soap and water now?
You
Sim. A ferida ainda arde um pouco.
Yes. The wound still stings a little.
ChatPal
Vou colocar um curativo em cima da ferida.
I’ll put a bandage on the wound.
You
Obrigada. Depois a gente troca.
Thanks. We’ll change it later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wound (injury)" in Portuguese
Wound?
A ferida.
Machucado vs ferida?
Machucado is casual for bumps/scrapes; ferida is clearer for a wound.
Open wound?
Ferida aberta.
Gender?
Feminine: a ferida.
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