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scar in Spanish

scar in Spanish is cicatriz, alforza, chirlo — scar means a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.

scar in Spanish

cicatriz
noun
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
alforza
noun
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
chirlo
noun
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
chirlazo
noun
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
costurón
noun
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
cicatrizarse
verb
(transitive) To mark the skin permanently.
cicatrizar
verb
(intransitive) To form a scar.
afectar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.
herir
verb
(transitive, figurative) To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.
mancillar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.
marcar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.

What does "scar" mean?

  1. noun A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
    "He still has a scar on his knee from the accident."
  2. noun A lasting emotional effect from a difficult or traumatic experience.
    "The divorce left emotional scars that took years to heal."
  3. verb To leave a permanent mark, physically or emotionally.
    "The fire scarred the old barn wall."

scar in a sentence

  • He still has a scar on his knee from the accident.
  • The surgery left a thin scar along her arm.
  • The divorce left emotional scars that took years to heal.
  • The fire scarred the old barn wall.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scar" in Spanish?

"scar" in Spanish is cicatriz, alforza, chirlo. scar means: A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.

How do you use "scar" in a sentence?

Example: "He still has a scar on his knee from the accident." In Spanish, "scar" is cicatriz, alforza, chirlo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "scar": cicatriz, alforza, chirlo, chirlazo, costurón, cicatrizarse.

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