contusión
contusion
The Spanish word 'contusión' translates to 'contusion' in English. This term is used widely in the medical field and primarily refers to an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration due to bleeding beneath the skin, commonly known as a bruise. Apart from medical usage, it is also used metaphorically to describe any severe shock or distress.
Example sentences using: contusión
Tiene una contusión bastante grave en la cabeza.
He has a pretty severe head contusion.
In this sentence, 'contusión' is used to refer a type of injury, specifically a head contusion. This kind of injury is common in sports, traffic accidents, or falls.
Después del accidente, sufrió una contusión en su pierna.
After the accident, he suffered a contusion on his leg.
This sentence describes a situation where someone has experienced an accident that resulted in a 'contusión' (contusion) on his leg. It demonstrates the usage of 'contusión' to describe an injury.
El médico dice que la contusión no es grave.
The doctor says that the contusion is not severe.
Here, 'contusión' is used in a medical context, where a doctor is reassuring a patient that their contusion is not severe. The sentence illustrates how 'contusión' might be used in a hospital or doctor's office.