mortal wound
[ˈmɔːr.təl wuːnd]
nounpl: mortal wounds
ferida mortal
1. A wound that causes or is likely to cause death; an injury so severe that it is fatal or life-threatening
The knight suffered a mortal wound in the battle and died shortly after.
O cavaleiro sofreu uma ferida mortal na batalha e morreu logo depois.
2. Figuratively, something that deals a devastating or irreparable blow to something abstract, such as an institution, reputation, or relationship
The scandal dealt a mortal wound to his political career.
O escândalo desferiu uma ferida mortal na sua carreira política.
The term is commonly used in both literal historical and military contexts in English-speaking cultures, and increasingly in figurative contexts in business, politics, and literature. In Portuguese, 'ferida mortal' carries the same weight and formality, often appearing in historical narratives, literature, and contemporary discourse about severe damage to institutions or reputations.
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