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bruise in Spanish

bruise in Spanish is cardenal, moretón, moratón — bruise means a discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.

bruise in Spanish

cardenal
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
moretón
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
moratón
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
magulladura
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
hematoma
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
moradura
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
maca
noun
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
magullamiento
noun
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
magullar
verb
(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.
contusionar
verb
(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.
macar
verb
(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.
moretear
verb
(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.
magullar
verb
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
amoratarse
verb
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
estropearse
verb
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
macarse
verb
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
machacar
verb
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
magullarse
verb
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

What does "bruise" mean?

  1. noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
    "He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table."
  2. verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
    "She bruised her arm falling off her bike."
  3. verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.
    "The harsh review bruised his confidence."
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bruise in a sentence

  • He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table.
  • She bruised her arm falling off her bike.
  • The harsh review bruised his confidence.

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What is "bruise" in Spanish?

"bruise" in Spanish is cardenal, moretón, moratón. bruise means: A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.

How do you use "bruise" in a sentence?

Example: "He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table." In Spanish, "bruise" is cardenal, moretón, moratón.

Are there other ways to say "bruise" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 17 translations listed for "bruise": cardenal, moretón, moratón, magulladura, hematoma, moradura.

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