What is the Spanish word for "injure"?

Learn how to say "injure" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

injure

Spanish

herir

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Alternative translations of "injure"

herir
lesionar
dañar
lastimar

Examples of how to use "injure" in Spanish

English
He was badly injured in the accident.
Spanish
Resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
English
I injure my ankle when I run.
Spanish
Me lastimo el tobillo cuando corro.
English
She injured her arm last week.
Spanish
Ella se lastimó el brazo la semana pasada.
English
They are injuring their hands now.
Spanish
Ahora se están lastimando las manos.
English
He has injured his foot before.
Spanish
Él se ha lastimado el pie antes.

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He was badly injured in the accident.

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