Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
vendar
Pronunciation
IPA/benˈdaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbandage
Example
El médico vendó la herida.
The doctor bandaged the wound.
More examples
Para el juego, le vendó los ojos al niño.
For the game, he blindfolded the child's eyes.
Core concept
Covering and fastening a cloth over an injury to stop bleeding and keep it clean.
Common phrases
vendar la herida
bandage the wound
vendar los ojos
blindfold the eyes
vendar la muñeca
bandage the wrist
Similar words
curar: Bringing a wound or disease back to health through medical care and healing.
cubrir: Placing cloth or material over a surface to protect or conceal it.
envolver: Enclosing something by wrapping cloth or material around it in layers.
fijar: Holding something immobilized by fastening it securely.
Definition in Spanish
Colocar y ajustar una venda o tela sobre una parte del cuerpo para protegerla, sujetar una lesión o detener el sangrado.
Word origin
Formed from venda 'bandage' plus -ar, the verb historically names the practical act of covering and tying cloth around an injury.
Usage tips
- In casual speech speakers often say poner una venda to mean putting on a bandage, while vendar tends to sound more medical.