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"It hurts here" in Portuguese: dói aqui
dói aqui
It hurts here in Portuguese is dói aqui. Point while you say it so doctors and pharmacists know the exact spot.
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How to pronounce dói aqui
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DOY ah-KEE
/ˈdɔ.i aq.ˈui/
DOY ah-KEE
"It hurts here" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dói aqui | it hurts here Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| dói bem aqui | it hurts right here More precise. | More precise. |
| dói quando aperto | it hurts when I press Exam detail. | Exam detail. |
| a dor é aqui | the pain is here Related. | Related. |
How to use dói aqui in real life
- 1Clinic exam
Dói aqui quando eu respiro fundo.
It hurts here when I breathe deeply.
Full phrase + trigger.
- 2Pharmacy
Dói aqui no ombro desde ontem.
It hurts here in the shoulder since yesterday.
Body part add-on.
- 3Sports injury
Não toque—dói aqui agora.
Don't touch—it hurts here now.
Urgent.
Mistakes English speakers make with dói aqui
Incorrect: It hurts here.
Correct: Dói aqui.
Use the Portuguese phrase.
Incorrect: Dói lá (when you mean this spot).
Correct: Dói aqui.
Aqui = here; lá = there.
Good to know
At clinics, Brazilians often say dói aqui and guide the professional’s hand. Add desde quando and o tipo de dor (sharp, dull) for faster help.
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Onde está a dor?
Where is the pain?
You
Dói aqui, no lado direito.
It hurts here, on the right side.
ChatPal
Dói aqui quando eu pressiono?
Does it hurt here when I press?
You
Sim—bem aí.
Yes—right there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It hurts here" in Portuguese
It hurts there?
Dói aí / dói lá.
Sharp pain?
Dor agulhada / dor forte.
Only when moving?
Dói aqui quando eu mexo.
Related verb?
Doer—dói is the key form.
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