cicatrices
/θikatɾiθes/from spelling rules
The English word "scars" is translated into Spanish as cicatrices.
cicatrices refers to the marks left on the skin after an injury or wound has healed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is cicatriz, which means "scar".
How do you pronounce it?
/θikatɾiθes/
Did you know?
- The term cicatriz is frequently used in Spanish to describe the physical 'scars' left on the landscape by erosion or human construction, such as a deep quarry.
- In some poetic Spanish-language songs, 'cicatrices' are described as 'mapas' (maps), implying that one's scars are a way to read the journey of one's life.
- The word cicatriz is closely related to the verb cicatrizar, which describes the specific biological process of a wound closing and healing.
Examples in context
- La vida brinda muchas cicatrices.Life gives many scars.This sentence uses cicatrices to illustrate a metaphorical point about life.Tatoeba #9143365 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9143366 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Las cicatrices son casi invisibles.The scars are barely visible.This sentence uses cicatrices to describe the visibility of marks.Tatoeba #5054730 by don_ramon, translation #3239484 by Hybrid
- Las heridas se curan, las cicatrices quedan.Wounds heal, scars remain.This sentence uses cicatrices to contrast the healing of wounds with the permanence of marks.Tatoeba #987262 by hayastan, translation #1263593 by xellugis
- Tengo una cicatriz en la mejilla.I have a scar on my cheek.
- Las marcas de las cicatrices en su brazo eran evidentes.The marks from the scars on his arm were evident.
- ¡Guau! ¡Tienes muchas cicatrices! ¿Qué te pasó?Wow! You have so many scars! What happened?
- Tengo una larga cicatriz en mi espalda.I have a long scar on my back.
- Las cicatrices de su rostro mostraban su valentía.The scars on his face displayed his bravery.
- Llevo las cicatrices de mi pasado, pero me hacen más fuerte.I carry the scars of my past, but they make me stronger.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at an old photo of Mateo.
- Mateo¿Recuerdas estas cicatrices en mi brazo?Do you remember these scars on my arm?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, fue un golpe muy fuerte.Yes, Mateo, it was a very hard hit.
- MateoAfortunadamente, ya no duelen.Fortunately, they don't hurt anymore.
- MaríaMenos mal que las cicatrices ya sanaron.It's a good thing the scars have already healed.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
