magullar

The Spanish verb "magullar" means "to bruise" or "to injure the skin or flesh causing a bruise."

Explanation:

• Meaning:
  • It refers to the action of causing a bruise on someone's body, often through a blow or impact that leads to skin discoloration and tenderness without breaking the skin.
  • Figuratively, it can mean to hurt or wound someone emotionally, although this usage is less common.

Parts and Usage:

• Root: magull-
• Ending: -ar (indicates it is a regular verb of the first conjugation)
• Example:
  • Se cayó y se magulló la pierna.
    (He fell and bruised his leg.)

Synonyms:

• moretones (as a noun: bruises)
• lastimar (to hurt)
• golpear (to hit, as the causative action)
• herir (to wound, generally)

Antonyms:

• There is no direct antonym for "magullar" as it means causing harm or bruise, but in context:
  • curar (to heal, opposite in effect)
  • proteger (to protect)

Additional Notes:

• Magullar is mostly used for physical bruising.
• For emotional hurt, other verbs like lastimar or herir are preferred.
• Related noun: magulladura (bruise)

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In summary, "magullar" means to bruise or injure someone's flesh without breaking the skin, resulting in a bruise. It belongs to the group of verbs describing physical harm.