Portuguese · Body & Health
"Pain" in Portuguese: dor
a dor
Pain in Portuguese is a dor. Say tenho dor or dói for how it feels. Name the spot: dor no joelho, dor nas costas.
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How to pronounce dor
Say it
dohr
/ˈdoʁ/
dohr
"Pain" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a dor | the pain Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tenho dor | I have pain Symptom report. | Symptom report. |
| dói | it hurts Verb reaction. | Verb reaction. |
| sem dor | without pain Relief. | Relief. |
How to use dor in real life
- 1Pharmacy counter
Estou com dor no ombro desde ontem.
I’ve had pain in my shoulder since yesterday.
Dor + body part.
- 2After gym
A dor nas pernas some com alongamento.
The pain in the legs goes away with stretching.
Recovery.
- 3Dentist follow-up
A dor passou depois do remédio.
The pain went away after the medicine.
Relief update.
Mistakes English speakers make with dor
Incorrect: Eu tenho um pain no peito.
Correct: Eu tenho dor no peito.
Use dor, not English pain.
Incorrect: O dor é forte.
Correct: A dor é forte.
Dor is feminine: a dor.
Good to know
Brazilians often point and say dói aqui before naming the medical term. Tenho dor de… is everyday pharmacy talk. Doctors still ask onde dói first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Describing pain at a clinic
ChatPal
A dor começou quando?
When did the pain start?
You
A dor começou ontem à noite.
The pain started last night.
ChatPal
É uma dor constante ou vem e vai?
Is it constant pain or does it come and go?
You
Vem e vai, mas a dor no peito assusta.
It comes and goes, but the chest pain is scary.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pain" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a dor.
How do I say it hurts?
Dói or está doendo.
Pain in the back?
Dor nas costas.
Without pain?
Sem dor.
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