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herir

herir(
eh
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reer
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to wound
La bala lo hirió en el hombro.The bullet wounded him in the shoulder.
b. to injure
La explosión hirió a varias personas, pero a ninguna de gravedad.The explosion injured several people, but none of them seriously.
a. to hurt
Tus palabras hirieron su orgullo.Your words hurt his pride.
a. to hurt
Los colores brillantes me hieren la vista.Bright colors hurt my eyes.
a. to hit
Dobla las rodillas y hiere la pelota con el palo.Bend your knees and hit the ball with the club.
b. to strike
Hirió la pelota fuerte.He struck the ball hard.
herirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to hurt
Se hirió la mano cuando estaba cortando la cebolla.He hurt his hand when he was cutting an onion.
b. to injure oneself
Me herí tratando de escapar.I injured myself trying to escape.
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