curar(se) una herida
cure(s) a wound
The term 'curar(se) una herida' in Spanish translates to 'cure(s) a wound' in English. It is derived from the verb 'curar' which means 'to cure' or 'to heal' and is commonly used in medical or health contexts. When 'se' is added to the verb, it becomes reflexive, indicating the action is done to oneself. 'Una herida' translates to 'a wound'. So 'curar(se) una herida' specifically means to cure or heal one's own wound.
Example sentences using: curar(se) una herida
Es importante lavar y curar una herida adecuadamente para prevenir la infección.
It's important to properly wash and heal a wound to prevent infection.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of taking care of wounds, including cleaning ('lavar') and curing or healing ('curar') them, as a method of preventing future complications such as infections.
Cuando me corté la mano, tuve que curar la herida con cuidado para que no dejara cicatriz.
When I cut my hand, I had to treat the wound carefully so it wouldn't leave a scar.
In this sentence, the speaker talks about a past personal experience ('Cuando me corté la mano') in which they had to take care of a wound ('curar la herida') so as to avoid permanent physical marks ('para que no dejara cicatriz').
Después de su operación, tuvo que tomar medicamentos con antibióticos para curar la herida.
After his surgery, he had to take antibiotic medication to heal the wound.
This phrase refers to a person ('he') who has undergone a surgical procedure and, as a means of recovery and to promote healing ('curar'), they had to take antibiotics. Use of 'medicamentos con antibióticos' suggests the seriousness of the wound or operation.