herir sus sentimientos

hurt their feelings

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hurt their feelings Used when someone causes emotional pain or offense. The possessive sus can mean “his,” “her,” “your” (formal), or “their,” depending on context.

SP: No quise herir sus sentimientos.

EN: I didn't mean to hurt their feelings.

No le dije la verdad por miedo a herir sus sentimientos.

I didn’t tell them the truth because I was afraid of hurting their feelings.

No quiero herir sus sentimientos.

I don't want to hurt their feelings.

Tuvimos miedo de herir sus sentimientos.

We were afraid of hurting their feelings.

Teníamos miedo de herir sus sentimientos.

We were afraid of hurting their feelings.

Tuve miedo de que pudiera herir sus sentimientos.

I was afraid I might hurt her feelings.