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"Stomachache" in Spanish: dolor de estómago
el dolor de estómago
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
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How to pronounce dolor de estómago
Say it
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
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dolor de estómago | stomachache Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| tengo dolor de estómago | I have a stomachache Common complaint. | Common complaint. |
| un dolor de estómago | a stomachache Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| dolor de estómago fuerte | a strong stomachache Severity. | Severity. |
How to use dolor de estómago in real life
- 1Skipping dessert
No como postre: tengo dolor de estómago.
I'm not having dessert: I have a stomachache.
Full dolor de estómago.
- 2Calling work
Me quedo en casa por dolor de estómago.
I'm staying home for a stomachache.
Reason with dolor de estómago.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After street food
ChatPal
¿Tienes dolor de estómago otra vez?
Do you have a stomachache again?
You
Sí. Este dolor de estómago es fuerte.
Yes. This stomachache is strong.
ChatPal
Toma té y descansa.
Drink tea and rest.
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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