This is the 5049th most frequent Portuguese word.
machucado
"Injury" or "bruise."
Here, 'machucado' is used as a noun referring to a physical wound or injury.
Eu tenho um machucado no meu joelho.
I have an injury on my knee.
In this instance, 'machucada' is used as an adjective describing the state of being injured.
Ela está machucada após cair da escada.
She is hurt after falling from the stairs.
Here, 'machucar' is utilized as a verb meaning to cause harm or hurt.