herir sus sentimientos

hurt their feelings

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phrase Rare #32,373

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.

Tuvimos 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.

Teníamos miedo de herir sus sentimientos.

We were afraid of hurting their feelings.

No quiero herir sus sentimientos.

I don't want 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.