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Bandage in Spanish: Vendaje
Vendaje · noun · behn-DAH-heh
The English word 'bandage' translates to vendaje (the wrapping or dressing) or venda (the bandage strip) in Spanish. For adhesive bandages (Band-Aids), Latin America uses curita while Spain uses tirita.
Pronounce vendaje as behn-DAH-heh, with the stress on the second syllable.
La enfermera le puso un vendaje en el brazo.
The nurse put a bandage on his arm.
Bandage in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for bandage, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| vendaje | bandage | behn-DAH-heh | Default, widely understood |
| venda | bandage | the bandage strip itself | |
| curita | bandage | adhesive bandage / Band-Aid in Latin America | |
| tirita | bandage | adhesive bandage / Band-Aid in Spain |
How Native Speakers Use Vendaje
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical treatment
El doctor me colocó un vendaje después de la operación.
The doctor placed a bandage on me after the surgery.
Post-operative care.
First aid
Necesito una curita para esta cortada en el dedo.
I need a bandage for this cut on my finger.
Treating a minor wound.
Wrapping an injury
Envuelve la muñeca con una venda elástica.
Wrap the wrist with an elastic bandage.
Providing first-aid instructions.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Vendaje
Confusing vendaje and venda
Incorrect: Dame una vendaje para la herida. (small cut)
Correct: Dame una curita para la herida.
Vendaje refers to a large wrapping or dressing. For a small adhesive bandage, use curita (Latin America) or tirita (Spain).
Using bandaje
Incorrect: Necesito un bandaje nuevo.
Correct: Necesito un vendaje nuevo.
Bandaje is not a Spanish word. The correct term is vendaje, derived from the verb vendar (to bandage).
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Common Questions About Bandage in Spanish
- How do you say 'bandage' in Spanish?
- For wrapping or dressing a wound, use vendaje or venda; for a small adhesive bandage, use curita in Latin America or tirita in Spain.
- What is the difference between vendaje, venda, and curita?
- Vendaje is the act or result of bandaging, venda is the bandage strip or roll itself, and curita is a small adhesive bandage like a Band-Aid.
- How do you say 'to bandage' as a verb?
- The verb is vendar: la enfermera vendó la herida (the nurse bandaged the wound), conjugated as a regular -ar verb.