English–Spanish

“hurt” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsodoler · herir · lastimar

Pronunciation

IPA/daˈɲaɾ/

Example

No quiero dañar tus sentimientos.

I don't want to hurt your feelings.

Illustration for dañar (hurt)

How to say “hurt” in Spanish

“Hurt” in Spanish is dañar.

An action that impairs physical condition, usefulness, or emotional well-being.

Full entry for dañar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dañar

Fumar puede dañar la salud.

Smoking can harm the health.

Tips for using dañar

  • Dañar does not require intent and can describe accidental or deliberate harm to things or people, and English speakers often prefer lastimar or herir when emphasizing wounds or emotional hurt.

Other Spanish words for “hurt”

Me duele la cabeza.

My head hurts.

No quiero herir tus sentimientos.

I don't want to hurt your feelings.

Ayer me lastimé la rodilla jugando.

Yesterday I hurt my knee playing.

“hurt” in other languages