lesión ocular
/lesjon okulaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'eye injury' is translated into Spanish as lesión ocular.
The term refers to physical damage or harm caused to the eye or the area surrounding it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lesión (injury/lesion) and ocular (relating to the eye).
Which one should you use?
While lesión ocular is a standard term, you may also see lesión en el ojo used to describe an injury to the eye. For specific types of harm, daño en el ojo is used for 'damage to the eye' and herida en el ojo is used for 'wound in the eye'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, lesión en el ojo is a common expression for 'eye injury'.
Did you know?
- A Spanish speaker might describe a common eye injury as tener un ojo morado, which literally translates to having a 'purple eye' rather than a 'black eye'.
- In a legal setting, the word lesión does not refer to a physical injury, but instead describes an unfair financial imbalance in a contract.
- The word ojo is so versatile that shouting just the word ¡Ojo! is a common way to tell someone to 'Watch out!' or 'Pay attention!'
Examples in context
- Me duele el ojo, creo que tengo una lesión ocularMy eye hurts, I believe I have an eye injury
- Ayer me golpeé el ojo y ahora lo tengo moradoYesterday I hit my eye, and now it's black
- Sufrió una lesión ocular grave.He/she suffered a serious eye injury.
- El médico examinó la lesión ocular.The doctor examined the eye injury.
- Tiene una lesión ocular por el golpe.He has an eye injury from the blow.
- Es importante tratar toda lesión ocular.It is important to treat any eye injury.
Example conversation
Daniel is telling Lucía about his visit to the clinic.
- DanielFui al médico por una lesión ocular ayer.I went to the doctor for an eye injury yesterday.
- Lucía¿Fue algo grave, Daniel?Was it something serious, Daniel?
- DanielNo, pero debo usar gotas para la lesión ocular.No, but I have to use drops for the eye injury.
- LucíaEspero que te recuperes pronto.I hope you recover soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
