What does "herir" mean in English?

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Spanish

herir

English

to hurt

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Alternative translations of "herir"

to wound
to injure
to harm
to offend

Examples of how to use "herir" in Spanish

Spanish
Se hirió la mano con un cuchillo.
English
He injured his hand with a knife.
Spanish
No quiero herirte con mis palabras.
English
I don't want to hurt you with my words.
Spanish
Ayer me hirió una espina pequeña.
English
Yesterday, a small thorn hurt me.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, me herían seguido.
English
When I was a child, I was hurt often.
Spanish
Mañana no te heriré, confía en mí.
English
Tomorrow I won't hurt you, trust me.

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Se hirió la mano con un cuchillo.

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