noun🔗ShareMoretón, hematomaA purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow."After I fell off my bike, I noticed several bruises on my leg. "Después de caerme de la bicicleta, noté varios moretones en mi pierna.medicinebodymarkappearancephysiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMagulladuras, manchasA dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface."The apple had several dark bruises from being dropped on the floor. "La manzana tenía varias magulladuras oscuras por haberla dejado caer al suelo.fruitvegetablemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMagullar, amoratarTo strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it."The bully threatened to bruise him if he didn't give up his lunch money. "El abusón amenazó con magullarlo si no le daba el dinero para el almuerzo.bodymedicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMagullar, dañarTo damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way."The rough handling bruised the peaches in the market bag. "El manejo brusco magulló los duraznos en la bolsa del mercado.fruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMagullarOf fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly."Bananas bruise easily."Los plátanos se magullan fácilmente.fruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMagullarse, hacerse moratonesTo become bruised."I bruise easily."Me hago moratones fácilmente.bodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBoxear, pelear a puñetazosTo fight with the fists; to box."The two boys argued for a moment, then bruised each other until the teacher intervened. "Los dos chicos discutieron por un momento, luego se pelearon a puñetazos hasta que el profesor intervino.sportactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
