raw wound

• Herida abierta y reciente en la piel o la carne, a menudo dolorosa y sin cicatrizar; también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a un dolor emocional que sigue siendo muy sensible.

A fresh, unhealed injury to the skin or flesh, often exposed and painful; can also be used metaphorically to describe an emotional hurt that is still very sensitive.

1. Literal physical injuryB1formal

   An open, unhealed injury on the skin that is exposed and painful.

   herida abierta

   • The doctor cleaned the raw wound to prevent infection.
   • He had a raw wound on his knee from the fall.
   • A raw wound needs to be kept clean and covered.

2. Emotional painB2informal

   A recent or unresolved emotional hurt that is still very sensitive.

   Herida emocional abierta

   • The breakup left a raw wound that took years to heal.
   • Talking about the accident reopened a raw wound for the family.
   • His harsh words touched a raw wound from her childhood.