el herido
injure
Persona o animal que tiene daño en el cuerpo, como un corte, golpe o rasguño.
Definition & meaning
The word herido refers to someone or something that has suffered an injury, wound, or physical damage.
- Physical state: It describes a person or animal that has sustained a wound (such as a cut, bruise, or broken bone) caused by an accident, attack, or physical trauma.
- Emotional state: It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is emotionally hurt or offended by someone else's words or actions.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- It is the past participle of the verb herir , which means "to wound" or "to hurt."
- As an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (e.g., herida for feminine, heridos for plural).
- As a noun, el herido refers specifically to an injured person (the casualty).
Origin:
- It comes from the Latin word ferire, which means "to strike," "to hit," or "to pierce."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Lesionado : Someone who has suffered an injury or lesion.
- Dañado : Damaged or harmed (often used for objects, but can apply to people).
- Lastimado : Hurt or injured, often used for minor or emotional injuries.
- Contuso : Someone who has suffered a bruise or contusion.
Antonyms:
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Examples
El perro está herido.adjective
The dog is injured.
Mi gato está herido y necesita ir al veterinario.adjective
My cat is injured and needs to go to the vet.
El pájaro parece herido.adjective
The bird seems injured.
Mi perro está herido por una espina.adjective
My dog is injured by a thorn.
Los niños ayudaron al hombre herido en la calle.adjective
The children helped the injured man in the street.
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