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trauma

/ˈtrɔː.mə/

A trauma is a very severe injury to the body or a deeply upsetting experience that causes long-lasting emotional pain. It describes both physical damage in medicine and mental shock in psychology.

Ejemplos

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The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

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The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

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I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
trauma
Verb
traumatize
Adverbio
traumatically
Adjetivo
traumatic
Relacionado
traumatization
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Truco para recordar

Trauma comes from the Greek word for 'wound.' Think of a 'trauma' as a deep wound on the body or the mind.

Quiz rápido

The patient was rushed to the _____ center after the serious car crash.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: trauma

Ejemplos

1

The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

everyday

The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

2

The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

formal

The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

3

I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

informal

I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

4

Researchers are studying how childhood trauma affects brain development.

academic

Researchers are studying how childhood trauma affects brain development.

5

The company offered support to employees after the trauma of the bank robbery.

business

The company offered support to employees after the trauma of the bank robbery.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
trauma
Verb
traumatize
Adverbio
traumatically
Adjetivo
traumatic
Relacionado
traumatization

Colocaciones comunes

emotional trauma emotional trauma
head trauma head trauma
childhood trauma childhood trauma
trauma center trauma center
blunt trauma blunt trauma

Frases Comunes

blunt force trauma

blunt force trauma

post-traumatic stress

post-traumatic stress

birth trauma

birth trauma

Se confunde a menudo con

trauma vs drama

Drama refers to social conflict or theater, while trauma is a serious medical or psychological injury.

trauma vs injury

An injury can be minor (a cut), but trauma usually implies something severe or life-threatening.

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Notas de uso

Use trauma when discussing serious medical emergencies or very deep, lasting emotional pain. It is often used in professional medical or psychological settings.

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Errores comunes

Avoid using 'trauma' for minor inconveniences like a bad grade; this can sound insensitive. Remember that it can be both physical and mental.

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Truco para recordar

Trauma comes from the Greek word for 'wound.' Think of a 'trauma' as a deep wound on the body or the mind.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'trauma', which literally means a wound or a fracture.

Patrones gramaticales

Commonly used as an uncountable noun for the concept. Can be a countable noun (traumas) when referring to specific events. Often followed by the preposition 'of' (the trauma of war).
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Contexto cultural

In modern Western culture, there is an increasing awareness of 'intergenerational trauma' and psychological health.

Quiz rápido

The patient was rushed to the _____ center after the serious car crash.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: trauma

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