doler
to hurt, to ache
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/do.ˈleɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Doler' works like 'gustar' — you say 'me duele' (it hurts me), not 'yo duelo.' This is one of the most essential verbs for medical situations in Spanish. At a Spanish doctor's office, 'dígame dónde le duele' (tell me where it hurts) is the classic question.
📝 Example Sentences
Me duele la cabeza.
My head hurts.
¿Te duele algo?
Does something hurt?
Le duelen las muelas desde hace una semana.
His teeth have been aching for a week.