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"Pain" in Spanish: dolor
el dolor
Pain is el dolor. It is masculine. Me duele… names where the dolor is.
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How to pronounce dolor
Say it
doh-LOR
/do.ˈloɾ/
doh-LOR. Stress LOR.
"Pain" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dolor | the pain Default noun. | Default noun. |
| dolor fuerte | strong pain Intensity. | Intensity. |
| sin dolor | without pain Relief. | Relief. |
| me duele | it hurts / I have pain Verb phrase with dolor ideas. | Verb phrase with dolor ideas. |
How to use dolor in real life
- 1Clinic
Tengo un dolor fuerte aquí.
I have strong pain here.
Pointing.
- 2After fall
El dolor empezó esta mañana.
The pain started this morning.
Timing.
- 3Pharmacy
Busco algo para el dolor.
I'm looking for something for the pain.
Relief.
Mistakes English speakers make with dolor
Incorrect: La dolor.
Correct: El dolor.
Dolor is masculine.
Incorrect: Tengo un pain en el brazo.
Correct: Tengo un dolor en el brazo.
Use dolor, not English pain.
Good to know
Good to knowEl dolor is the noun; me duele is how you report it. Point to the spot—clinics expect that.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Describing pain at a clinic
ChatPal
¿Dónde sientes el dolor?
Where do you feel the pain?
You
El dolor está en el lado izquierdo.
The pain is on the left side.
ChatPal
¿Es constante?
Is it constant?
You
Sí, desde anoche.
Yes, since last night.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pain" in Spanish
Gender of dolor?
Masculine: el dolor.
It hurts?
Me duele…
Strong pain?
Dolor fuerte.
Pronunciation?
doh-LOR.
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