sores
word · lemma: sore
Definition
Painful spots or areas, usually on the skin or inside the mouth, often caused by injury, infection, or irritation.
Usage & Nuances
'Sores' is plural; usually refers to multiple visible, often open or irritated, spots on the body. Common collocations: 'mouth sores', 'pressure sores'. Differs from 'wound' (cuts) or 'bruise' (blue/purple mark). Often informal and used in medical or everyday health contexts.
Spanish: llagas - úlceras - heridas (en la piel)Portuguese (BR): feridas - machucados - úlcerasPortuguese (PT): feridas - úlceras - chagasChinese (Simplified): 溃疡 - 疮 - 伤口Chinese (Traditional): 潰瘍 - 瘡 - 傷口Hindi: घाव - फोड़े - छालेArabic: قروح - جروح - تقرحاتBengali: ঘা - ক্ষতRussian: язвы - болячкиJapanese: 潰瘍 - できものVietnamese: vết loét - vết thương hởKorean: 종기 - 염증Turkish: yara - çıbanUrdu: زخم - چھالےIndonesian: luka - borok
Example Sentences
The child has sores on his knees after falling.
basic
Mouth sores can make eating painful.
basic
Some diseases cause skin sores.
basic
After hiking in new boots, he noticed several sores on his feet.
natural
Her stress always leads to annoying mouth sores.
natural
If these sores don’t heal soon, you should see a doctor.
natural