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"Wound (injury)" in Spanish: herida
la herida
A wound is la herida. It is feminine. Say tengo una herida en la mano. Herida covers cuts and open injuries in everyday talk.
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How to pronounce herida
Say it
eh-REE-dah
/e.ˈɾi.ða/
eh-REE-dah. Stress REE.
"Wound (injury)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la herida | the wound Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una herida | a wound Describing an injury. | Describing an injury. |
| herida abierta | open wound Clinic detail. | Clinic detail. |
| limpiar la herida | to clean the wound First aid. | First aid. |
How to use herida in real life
- 1First aid
Limpia la herida con agua.
Clean the wound with water.
Care with herida.
- 2Clinic visit
Tengo una herida en la pierna.
I have a wound on my leg.
Locate the herida.
- 3Nurse check
La herida no sangra mucho.
The wound is not bleeding much.
Status of herida.
Mistakes English speakers make with herida
Incorrect: El herida duele.
Correct: La herida duele.
Herida is feminine: la herida.
Incorrect: I have a wound (in Spanish).
Correct: Tengo una herida.
Use herida for the injury.
Good to know
Good to knowClinics ask dónde está la herida? Point and say herida plus the body part. Keep it simple.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At urgent care
ChatPal
¿Duele la herida al tocar?
Does the wound hurt when touched?
You
Sí. La herida arde un poco.
Yes. The wound stings a little.
ChatPal
Voy a limpiarla despacio.
I'm going to clean it slowly.
You
Está bien. Gracias.
That's fine. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wound (injury)" in Spanish
Is herida masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la herida.
How do you say I have a wound?
Tengo una herida.
How do you say open wound?
Herida abierta.
How do you pronounce herida?
eh-REE-dah.
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