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"Headache" in Spanish: dolor de cabeza
el dolor de cabeza
A headache is el dolor de cabeza. It is masculine. Say tengo dolor de cabeza when your head hurts.
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How to pronounce dolor de cabeza
Say it
doh-LOR deh kah-BEH-sah
/do.ˈloɾ ˈðe ka.ˈβe.sa/
doh-LOR deh kah-BEH-sah. Stress LOR and BEH.
"Headache" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dolor de cabeza | the headache Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| tengo dolor de cabeza | I have a headache Self-report. | Self-report. |
| dolor de cabeza fuerte | strong headache Intensity. | Intensity. |
| por el dolor de cabeza | because of the headache Reason. | Reason. |
How to use dolor de cabeza in real life
- 1Work
Hoy tengo dolor de cabeza.
I have a headache today.
Common line.
- 2Pharmacy
Algo para el dolor de cabeza, por favor.
Something for the headache, please.
Counter.
- 3Canceling plans
No salgo por el dolor de cabeza.
I'm not going out because of the headache.
Excuse.
Mistakes English speakers make with dolor de cabeza
Incorrect: Tengo una headache.
Correct: Tengo dolor de cabeza.
Use dolor de cabeza, not English headache.
Incorrect: La dolor de cabeza.
Correct: El dolor de cabeza.
Dolor is masculine, so el dolor de cabeza.
Good to know
El dolor de cabeza is the everyday phrase. Pharmacies know it instantly—no long explanation needed.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Skipping coffee because of a headache
ChatPal
¿Otra vez el dolor de cabeza?
The headache again?
You
Sí. Tengo dolor de cabeza fuerte.
Yes. I have a strong headache.
ChatPal
Descansa en la sombra.
Rest in the shade.
You
Voy a tumbarme un momento.
I'll lie down a moment.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Headache" in Spanish
How do you say headache?
El dolor de cabeza.
Gender?
Masculine phrase: el dolor de cabeza.
I have a headache?
Tengo dolor de cabeza.
Pronunciation?
doh-LOR deh kah-BEH-sah.
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