quemaduras
/kemaduɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase burns is translated into Spanish as quemaduras.
You can use it to specify the severity of an injury, such as quemaduras superficiales (superficial burns), quemaduras graves (severe burns), quemaduras de primer grado (first-degree burns), quemaduras de segundo grado (second-degree burns) or quemaduras de tercer grado (third-degree burns).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is quemadura.
How do you pronounce it?
/kemaduɾas/
Did you know?
- In a medical context, a 'chemical burn' is called a quemadura química, but if the burn is caused by frostbite, it is still referred to as a quemadura por frío.
- In some Latin American contexts, the word quemado can be used as slang to describe someone who is extremely exhausted or 'burnt out' from work. It is similar to how English speakers might say they are 'fried'.
- The word quemadura can be used metaphorically to describe a bad experience or a 'scar' left by a failed relationship or business deal.
Examples in context
- Tenía quemaduras por todo el cuerpo.She had burns all over her body.This sentence uses quemaduras to describe burns covering a body.Tatoeba #10247861 by Seael, translation #7385123 by CH
- Señor, unas disculpas no van a curar cientos de quemaduras de segundo grado.Apologizing isn't going to heal hundreds of second-degree burns, sir.This sentence uses quemaduras to describe second-degree burns.Tatoeba #722320 by Shishir, translation #718072 by papabear
- La policía tomó fotografías de las quemaduras de cigarrillos en el cuerpo de Tom.The police took pictures of the cigarette burns on Tom's body.This sentence uses quemaduras to describe cigarette burns.Tatoeba #1419380 by marcelostockle, translation #1096072 by CK
- Tengo quemaduras de sol en la espalda.I have sunburn on my back.
- Ella sufrió quemaduras de segundo grado.She suffered second-degree burns.
- Las lesiones por quemadura requieren tratamiento médico.Burn injuries require medical treatment.
- El niño sufrió graves lesiones por quemadura en el incendio.The child suffered severe burn injuries in the fire.
- Ella se olvidó de aplicar protector solar y ahora tiene quemaduras solares en los hombros.She forgot to apply sunscreen, and now she has sunburns on her shoulders.
- Ayer, mientras cocinaba, me hice quemaduras de primer grado en el brazo con el aceite caliente.Yesterday, while cooking, I got first-degree burns on my arm from the hot oil.
Example conversation
Javier is checking on María's hand after a kitchen accident.
- Javier¿Cómo están esas quemaduras en tu mano?How are those burns on your hand?
- MaríaMe duelen mucho las quemaduras.The burns hurt me a lot.
- JavierDebes ponerte una crema para las quemaduras.You should put some burn cream on.
- MaríaTienes razón, voy a buscarla.You are right, I will go look for it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
