lesão

[lɛ˞ˈzɐ̃w̃]

nounfemininepl: lesões

injury

1. Physical damage or harm to the body; a wound or trauma

The athlete suffered a serious lesion during the match.

O atleta sofreu uma lesão grave durante a partida.

2. Damage to tissue or organs caused by disease or pathological processes

The doctor identified a lesion in the patient's lungs.

O médico identificou uma lesão nos pulmões do paciente.

3. In law, violation of a right or damage caused to someone

The court ruled that there was a lesion of contractual obligations.

O tribunal decidiu que houve uma lesão das obrigações contratuais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

lesão

Standard usage; also 'machucado' for minor injuries

São Paulo

lesão

Standard usage, especially in sports and medical contexts

Rio de Janeiro

lesão

Standard usage; 'ferimento' also common

Portugal

lesão

Standard usage across all contexts

lesão corporal - bodily injury (legal term)

lesão grave - serious injury

lesão leve - minor injury

sofrer uma lesão - to suffer an injury

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