contundir

[kõ.tũ.ˈdir]

verb

to bruise; to contuse

1. To injure tissue without breaking the skin; to cause a bruise or contusion

The fall contused his arm badly.

A queda contundiu seu braço gravemente.

2. To strike or hit forcefully

The blow contused the victim's ribs.

O golpe contundiu as costelas da vítima.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

contundir

Standard usage in medical and formal contexts

São Paulo

machucar

More common colloquial alternative

Portugal

contundir

Medical terminology; formal usage

lesão contundente (contusive injury)

instrumento contundente (blunt instrument)

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