How to Say ‘Do you injure yourself on purpose without intent to die?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Te haces daño a propósito sin intención de morir?
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase 'a propósito' means 'on purpose', a useful phrase for intentionality.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Understanding nuanced differences in these phrases is crucial for effective mental health communication.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Te haces daño
Do you hurt yourself
Asking if the action of self-harm is performed by the person.
Ella se hace daño a veces.
She hurts herself sometimes.
a propósito
on purpose
Indicating that the action is done intentionally.
Lo hice a propósito.
I did it on purpose.
sin intención de morir?
without the intention to die?
Clarifying that the harmful action is not meant to end one's life.
Solo fue un accidente, sin intención de morir.
It was just an accident, without the intention to die.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Te
[teh]
You
Used to refer to someone being addressed.
¿Te gusta el café?
Do you like coffee?
haces
[AH-thes]
do
To perform or undertake an action.
No olvides hacer tus tareas.
Don't forget to do your tasks.
daño
[DAN-yo]
harm
Physical injury or damage.
El deporte sin protección puede causar daño.
Sport without protection can cause harm.
a
[ah]
on
Indicating a position covering something.
El gato está sentado a la mesa.
The cat is sitting at the table.
propósito
[proh-po-SEE-toh]
purpose
The reason for which something is done or created.
Hice una lista con propósito.
I made a list on purpose.
sin
[seen]
without
In the absence of.
No lo hagas sin permiso.
Don't do it without permission.
intención
[een-ten-SYON]
intention
A plan or aim; something you plan to do.
Ella lo dijo sin intención de ofender.
She said it without the intention to offend.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition used to indicate origin, relation, or position.
La ciudad de mis sueños.
The city of my dreams.
morir
[moh-REER]
die
To stop living or cease to exist.
No quiero morir joven.
I don't want to die young.
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