Spanish Conversation · Level 84
60 words
Spanish word
herir
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈɾiɾ/
Meaning
- verbhurt
Example
No quiero herir tus sentimientos.
I don't want to hurt your feelings.
More examples
No quisiera herir su orgullo con mis palabras.
I wouldn't want to hurt his pride with my words.
Core concept
Inflicting pain or damage to someone's body, feelings, or reputation.
Common phrases
herir a alguien
hurt someone
herir el orgullo de alguien
hurt someone's pride
herir con palabras
hurt with words
Similar words
lastimar: Inflict pain on someone with words or behavior.
ofender: Make someone feel offended by attacking their dignity.
perjudicar: Do damage to someone's standing, rights, or prospects.
Definition in Spanish
Causar dolor moral o afectar la reputación o los sentimientos de alguien; también puede referirse a una lesión física.
Word origin
From Latin ferīre 'to strike', with a medieval f→h change in Spanish, and the verb broadens from literal striking to causing physical injury or emotional or reputational harm.
Usage tips
- When the hurt is unintended, speakers commonly soften statements with phrases like 'No quería herirte' or 'Perdóname si te he herido' to express regret.