traumatic

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BrE /ˈtrɔːmjʊətɪk/ AmE /ˈtrɑːmjuːtɪk/

adjective en → es

1 HARMFUL EXPERIENCE [attributive / predicative] B1

causing or relating to very bad experiences that make you feel upset, frightened, or in pain for a long time afterwards

traumático, doloroso, perturbador

  • a traumatic experience/situation

Collocations traumatic event · traumatic injury

  • The accident was a very traumatic experience for him.

    El accidente fue una experiencia muy traumática para él.

2 PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to or caused by a traumatic experience, especially one that affects your mental health badly

traumático, psicológico, perturbador

  • a traumatic event/experience

Collocations traumatic stress · traumatic memories

  • She suffers from severe post-traumatic stress.

    Ella sufre de un severo estrés postraumático.