bruise

US /bruːz/
UK /bruːz/
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1.

contusão, hematoma

an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact that breaks underlying blood vessels

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He had a large bruise on his arm after falling.
Ele tinha uma grande contusão no braço depois de cair.
The apple had a soft bruise on one side.
A maçã tinha uma contusão macia de um lado.
1.

machucar, contundir

inflict a bruise on (body tissue)

:
He fell and bruised his knee.
Ele caiu e machucou o joelho.
Be careful not to bruise the fruit when you pick it.
Tenha cuidado para não machucar a fruta ao colhê-la.
2.

ferir, machucar

damage (someone's confidence, self-esteem, or feelings)

:
His harsh words bruised her ego.
Suas palavras duras feriram o ego dela.
The criticism bruised his confidence.
A crítica feriu sua confiança.