Bruises Meaning in English
word · lemma: bruise
/ˈbɹuzəz/
BROO-ziz
/bɹˈuːzɪz/
BROO-ziz
Definition
Bruises are dark marks on the skin that appear after you bump into something or get hit. They happen when small blood vessels under the skin break.
Usage & Nuances
'Bruises' is the plural form of 'bruise' and is typically used in informal or neutral contexts. Common collocations include 'bad bruises', 'fresh bruises', and 'heal'. Not used for cuts or scrapes—only for marks caused by impact.
Spanish: moretones - hematomasPortuguese (BR): hematomas - contusõesPortuguese (PT): hematomas - nódoas negrasChinese (Simplified): 淤伤 - 青肿Chinese (Traditional): 瘀傷 - 青腫Hindi: नीलियाँ - घावArabic: كدماتBengali: নীল দাগ - ফোলা (আঘাতের কারণে)Russian: синякиJapanese: あざVietnamese: vết bầm - vết tímKorean: 멍Turkish: morartıUrdu: نیل کے نشان - چوٹ کے نشانIndonesian: memar - lebam
Example Sentences
I have two bruises on my arm.
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The fall left bruises on his knees.
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My bruises are healing slowly.
basic
Where did you get all those bruises?
natural
She doesn't remember how she got the bruises on her leg.
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Even a light bump can cause bruises if your skin is sensitive.
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