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lesión means injury — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 23, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

lesión

noun • /[le-SYON]/

injury

Example:

La lesión no es grave.

The injury is not serious.

🧠 What does lesión mean?

A 'lesión' is any damage, harm, or alteration to a part of the body, typically resulting from a blow, accident, disease, or strain. It is a broad term that can encompass a wide range of physical problems, from a minor muscle sprain to a serious internal organ injury.

📚 Extra examples

  • El futbolista no podrá jugar el próximo partido debido a una lesión en la rodilla.
    The soccer player will not be able to play the next match due to a knee injury.
  • Se recuperó por completo de la lesión sufrida en el accidente de coche.
    He fully recovered from the injury sustained in the car accident.
  • El médico examinó la lesión para determinar su gravedad.
    The doctor examined the injury to determine its severity.
  • Las lesiones deportivas son muy comunes entre los atletas profesionales.
    Sports injuries are very common among professional athletes.

💡 Did You Know?

The verb form is 'lesionar' (to injure). The reflexive form, 'lesionarse', is extremely common and means 'to get injured'. For instance: 'El corredor se lesionó durante la maratón' (The runner got injured during the marathon).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "lesión"

Synonyms: herida, daño, traumatismo, lastimadura
Opposites: curación, recuperación, salud, bienestar

🔍 See more medical spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'injury' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation for 'injury' is 'lesión' (a feminine noun). Other words like 'herida' (wound) or 'daño' (damage) can also be used depending on the context.
How do you pronounce 'lesión' in Spanish?
The word 'lesión' is pronounced /leˈsjon/. The stress falls on the final syllable, 'sión'. The 's' is pronounced with a standard 's' sound.
How do you use 'lesión' in a sentence?
To use 'lesión' in a sentence, it is often combined with verbs like 'sufrir' (to suffer), 'tener' (to have), or 'causar' (to cause). For example: 'Tuvo una lesión grave en la espalda' (He had a serious back injury).
What is the English translation of 'lesión'?
The primary English translation of 'lesión' is 'injury'. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'lesion' (in a more technical medical sense), 'wound', or 'harm'.
Does 'lesión' change for gender or number?
'Lesión' is a feminine noun, so it requires feminine articles and adjectives (la lesión, una lesión grave). Its plural form is 'lesiones' (las lesiones).
Is 'lesión' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'lesión' is a very common word in everyday Spanish, frequently used in conversations about health, sports, and accidents in both formal and informal contexts.
Does 'lesión' have slang or double meanings?
'Lesión' generally does not have slang or double meanings. Its meaning is direct and almost always refers to physical harm. In a legal context, it can describe financial harm, but this is a specialized usage.
Is 'lesión' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'lesión' is used consistently across Spain and Latin America. It is the standard term for 'injury' in all major Spanish-speaking regions without significant variation.

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