Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
machucar
verb
/maʃuˈkaɾ/
Definition
To hurt or to injure someone or something.
Examples
- Ele machucou o pé jogando futebol. (He hurt his foot playing soccer.)
- Ela se machucou ao cair da bicicleta. (She got hurt when she fell off the bike.)
- Cuidado para não machucar seus sentimentos. (Be careful not to hurt your feelings.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘machucar’ expresses the action of causing physical or emotional pain. It can refer to minor injuries or significant hurt.
Synonyms
- ferir
- lesionar
- magoar