Spanish Conversation · Level 141
43 words
Spanish word
lacerar
Pronunciation
IPA/laθeˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtear
Example
El perro laceró la almohada.
The dog tore the pillow.
More examples
Sus palabras laceraron a su amiga.
Her words hurt her friend.
Core concept
An open wound of torn flesh and jagged edges.
Common phrases
lacerar a alguien
hurt someone
lacerar los sentimientos
hurt feelings
Similar words
lastimar: Inflicts pain on someone, either physical discomfort or emotional hurt.
herir: Inflicts a physical injury that typically causes bleeding and acute pain.
cortar: Slices or severs with a sharp tool, producing a distinct, often clean cut.
rasgar: Pulls apart soft materials like cloth or paper, producing a ripped edge.
Definition in Spanish
Causar una herida abierta o un corte profundo en la piel u otro tejido.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin lacerāre, based on lacer 'torn', and originally denotes a torn or ripped injury rather than a minor cut.
Usage tips
- Stronger than rasgar or cortar, lacerar implies a traumatic, deep cut rather than a simple tear.
Other meanings
- slashverb
- woundverb
Opposites
- reconfortarconsoleverb
- sanarhealverb
Related words
- lacerantelaceratingadjective
- laceraciónlacerationnoun