fester

• Sustantivo que designa una llaga o herida que se ha inflamado y llenado de pus, o un absceso; también puede referirse a una situación que se pudre o corrompe.

A noun referring to a sore or wound that has become inflamed and filled with pus.

1. Inflamed soreC1formalmedical

   A sore or wound that has become infected and is producing pus.

   Llaga infectada

   • The doctor examined the fester on the patient's leg.
   • A small cut can turn into a painful fester if not cleaned properly.
   • He applied antiseptic to prevent the wound from becoming a fester.

   Sinónimosabscessboilcankerpustulesoresuppurationulcer

• Verbo que describe el proceso de infectarse una herida o úlcera con formación de pus, o, en sentido figurado, el empeoramiento de un sentimiento negativo o de una situación con el tiempo.

A verb used to describe the process of a wound or sore becoming infected and producing pus, or metaphorically, a negative feeling or situation becoming worse over time.

1. Wound infectionB2formalmedical

   To become infected and produce pus, typically referring to a wound or sore.

   Infectarse y supurar

   • The cut on his leg began to fester after he ignored it.
   • If the wound is not cleaned properly, it will fester.
   • The doctor warned that the untreated injury could fester and cause serious complications.

   Sinónimosdischargegatheroozesuppurateweep

2. Emotional bitternessB2formal

   To become worse or more intense over time, especially regarding negative feelings like anger or resentment.

   Enconarse (sentimientos negativos)

   • Her resentment began to fester after years of being ignored.
   • The argument festered in his mind for weeks.
   • Unresolved conflicts can fester and damage relationships.

   Sinónimosbrewranklesimmersmolder

   Antónimosdissolvehealsoothe