The Spanish word 'herido' (wounded) comes from the verb 'herir' (to wound) combined with the past participle suffix '-ido'. The verb 'herir' itself derives from the Latin word 'ferīre', meaning 'to strike' or 'to wound'. The change from Latin 'f-' to Spanish 'h-' is a common sound change that occurred in the development of Spanish from Latin.

A simpler and more commonly encountered Spanish word is the verb 'herir' (to wound, to hurt). While 'herido' is the past participle form meaning 'wounded', 'herir' is the basic infinitive form that you'll encounter in phrases like 'no quiero herirte' (I don't want to hurt you).

While there aren't any common English words directly related to 'herido', it's worth noting that the Latin root 'ferīre' is related to some English words borrowed through French, such as 'fierce' (originally referring to something that strikes or wounds). Understanding this connection can help remember that 'herido' relates to injury or wounding.