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"Stomachache" in Spanish: dolor de estómago

el dolor de estómago

Say it: doh-LOR deh ehs-TOH-mah-gohmasculine · el dolor de estómagonoun/do.ˈloɾ ˈðe es.ˈto.ma.ɣo/

A stomachache is el dolor de estómago. It is masculine. Say tengo dolor de estómago. Keep the whole dolor de estómago phrase together.

Skipping dessert

No como postre: tengo dolor de estómago.
I'm not having dessert: I have a stomachache.
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How to pronounce dolor de estómago

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doh-LOR deh ehs-TOH-mah-goh

/do.ˈloɾ ˈðe es.ˈto.ma.ɣo/

doh-LOR deh ehs-TOH-mah-goh. Stress LOR and TOH.

"Stomachache" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el dolor de estómagostomachache

Default phrase.

tengo dolor de estómagoI have a stomachache

Common complaint.

un dolor de estómagoa stomachache

Indefinite.

dolor de estómago fuertea strong stomachache

Severity.

How to use dolor de estómago in real life

  1. 1Skipping dessert

    No como postre: tengo dolor de estómago.

    I'm not having dessert: I have a stomachache.

    Full dolor de estómago.

  2. 2Calling work

    Me quedo en casa por dolor de estómago.

    I'm staying home for a stomachache.

    Reason with dolor de estómago.

  3. 3Pharmacy

    ¿Hay algo para el dolor de estómago?

    Is there anything for a stomachache?

    Ask naming dolor de estómago.

Mistakes English speakers make with dolor de estómago

Incorrect: La dolor de estómago.

Correct: El dolor de estómago.

Dolor is masculine: el dolor de estómago.

Incorrect: I have a stomachache (in Spanish).

Correct: Tengo dolor de estómago.

Use dolor de estómago, not English.

Good to know

People say tengo dolor de estómago for belly pain after food. Keep dolor de estómago as one set phrase.

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After street food

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Tienes dolor de estómago otra vez?

    Do you have a stomachache again?

  2. You

    Sí. Este dolor de estómago es fuerte.

    Yes. This stomachache is strong.

  3. ChatPal

    Toma y descansa.

    Drink tea and rest.

  4. You

    Voy a acostarme un rato.

    I'm going to lie down a bit.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Stomachache" in Spanish

Is dolor de estómago masculine?

Yes: el dolor de estómago.

How do you say I have a stomachache?

Tengo dolor de estómago.

Must I keep the whole phrase?

Yes—dolor de estómago stays together.

How do you pronounce it?

doh-LOR deh ehs-TOH-mah-goh.

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