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"It hurts here" in Spanish: me duele aquí
me duele aquí
It hurts here is me duele aquí. Point while you say it. Doctors often ask ¿Dónde? and wait for me duele aquí.
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How to pronounce me duele aquí
Say it
meh DWEH-leh ah-KEE
/ˈme ˈðwe.le a.ˈki/
meh DWEH-leh ah-KEE. Stress DWEH and KEE.
"It hurts here" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| me duele aquí | it hurts here Default pointing phrase. | Default pointing phrase. |
| me duele aquí cuando camino | it hurts here when I walk Adds a trigger. | Adds a trigger. |
| aquí me duele | here it hurts Same idea, word order swap. | Same idea, word order swap. |
| me duele más aquí | it hurts more here Comparing spots. | Comparing spots. |
How to use me duele aquí in real life
- 1Doctor exam
Me duele aquí cuando presiono.
It hurts here when I press.
Point + me duele aquí.
- 2Massage therapist
Me duele aquí, en el hombro.
It hurts here, in the shoulder.
Adds the body part.
- 3Urgent care
Me duele aquí desde esta mañana.
It has hurt here since this morning.
Desde for timing.
Mistakes English speakers make with me duele aquí
Incorrect: Me duele here.
Correct: Me duele aquí.
Use aquí, not English here.
Incorrect: Duele me aquí.
Correct: Me duele aquí.
Keep me before duele: me duele aquí.
Good to know
Good to knowMe duele aquí plus a finger point is enough in many clinics. Add the body part if you can.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Showing the doctor where the pain is
ChatPal
¿Dónde sientes el dolor?
Where do you feel the pain?
You
Me duele aquí, en el costado.
It hurts here, on my side.
ChatPal
¿También te duele al respirar?
Does it also hurt when you breathe?
You
Sí. Me duele aquí más fuerte entonces.
Yes. It hurts here more strongly then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It hurts here" in Spanish
How do you say it hurts here?
Me duele aquí.
Do I need a body part?
Pointing works; adding the part helps.
How do you pronounce aquí?
ah-KEE.
Is this formal enough for a doctor?
Yes—me duele aquí is clinic-ready.
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