lacerations

[/ˌlæsəˈreɪʃənz/]

nounfemininepl: lacerations

lacerações

1. Jagged tears or cuts in the skin or flesh caused by rough contact or force

The accident victim suffered multiple lacerations on his arms and face.

A vítima do acidente sofreu múltiplas lacerações nos braços e rosto.

2. Emotional wounds or psychological injuries

The scandal caused deep lacerations to his reputation.

O escândalo causou lacerações profundas em sua reputação.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

lacerações

Standard medical and general usage

Rio de Janeiro

lacerações

Common in medical contexts; colloquially may use 'ferimentos'

São Paulo

lacerações

Preferred in formal and medical settings

Portugal

lacerações

Standard usage; 'feridas' more commonly used in everyday speech

lacerate one's feelings - causar sofrimento emocional

open wounds - feridas abertas (metaphorical use related to lacerations)

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