bruise
word
/ˈbɹuz/
brooz
/bɹˈuːz/
brooz
Definition
A bruise is a dark mark on the skin caused by an injury that breaks small blood vessels but does not cut the skin. It can also be used as a verb for the act of causing such a mark.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used about minor injuries. Common collocations: 'get a bruise', 'black-and-blue bruise', 'bruise easily'. As a verb, usually in the passive form ('was bruised'). Not used for cuts or open wounds.
Spanish: moretónPortuguese (BR): hematoma - machucadoPortuguese (PT): nódoa negra - hematomaChinese (Simplified): 淤青 - 瘀伤Chinese (Traditional): 瘀青 - 瘀傷Hindi: नीलArabic: كَدْمَةBengali: নীল (আঘাতের দাগ) - ফোলা (আঘাত)Russian: синяк - ушибJapanese: あざ - 打撲Vietnamese: vết bầm - vết tímKorean: 멍Turkish: morluk - çürükUrdu: خراش (زخم نہیں، بس نیلا نشان) - نیلIndonesian: memar - lebam
Example Sentences
I have a bruise on my knee.
basic
He fell and got a big bruise on his arm.
basic
Does this bruise hurt when I touch it?
basic
Apples bruise easily if you drop them.
natural
The bruise on her face is fading now.
natural
Don’t worry, the bruise will go away in a few days.
natural