🇬🇧🇪🇸 hurt - lastimar : English Lesson

Meaning of "hurt" ("lastimar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Hurt is when a person or thing experiences physical pain or emotional distress due to an action, accident, or words. It can refer to both temporary and long-lasting pain.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I accidentally said “You too” when the waiter told me to enjoy my meal. It hurt my soul.

I hurt my brain trying to understand my math homework.

I tried to show off my dance moves and hurt my ankle instead.

I sneezed so hard I hurt my neck—guess I’m getting old.

I tripped over my shoelaces and hurt my dignity more than my knee.

Tim runs and falls. He hurt his leg and he cries. He says, "It hurt." The cat jumps and the cat did not mean to hurt him, but it hurt again. Dad puts a clean cloth and a kiss. The hurt is small. Tim laughs and says, "I am not hurt now."

This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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