Was I abused because I was female?

Question

Hi Everyone / ¡Saludo a todos!

I am trying to translate this for a trauma support group activity. Does this make sense?

Was I abused becaue I was a woman?

mis intentos: ¿Fui abusada porque yo era una mujer?

or would it better to say

¿se me abusó (a alguien) porque era mujer?

Thanks everyone for your help!

Answer 1

¿Abusaron de mi porque soy mujer?I wouldn't use an article.

Also:

¿Se abusó de mí por ser mujer?

¿Abusaron de mí por ser mujer?

I vote for the second option, for particular stated purpose. - Gekkosan, Dec 20, 2011

Thanks so much. Heidi! those were what I was trying to come up with lol. I know I speak for everyone when I say how helpful it is to have thorough explanations- this really helped me! :) - riverphoenix1970, Dec 20, 2011

Answer 2

Unless you've had a recent sexchange operation you probably still are a woman, in whatever language! I feel a bit mean to point this out but it's best to be sure about these things..

¡Suerte y Felices Fiestas!

:) - ian-hill, Dec 20, 2011

I was going to point that out... And then I realized someone already did. Good point! ;) - Jadey7, Dec 20, 2011

haha i get the joke- but some people at this clinic do undergo gender reassignment surgery. and it is referring to a past event ;) - riverphoenix1970, Dec 21, 2011

Answer 3

Thanks everybody for giving me your input!! I really appreciate the great feedback on this site

good question, river:), good luck with the group:) - 00494d19, Dec 20, 2011

Thanks, heidita! the group is great, it feels good to help other people heal :) - riverphoenix1970, Dec 20, 2011

Answer 4

¿Fui abusada porque soy mujer?

This is the correct variant.

Thank you, Julian ;) I had a feeling it was! - riverphoenix1970, Dec 20, 2011

Answer 5

¿Abusaron de mi porque soy una mujer?

This is how I would translate the question!

Thanks for your suggestion, marilo! - riverphoenix1970, Dec 20, 2011