dolor
pain, ache
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/do.ˈloɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Dolor' is used for both physical and emotional pain. Common compounds include 'dolor de cabeza' (headache), 'dolor de estómago' (stomachache), and 'dolor de corazón' (heartache). At a Spanish pharmacy, describing your 'dolor' is the first step to getting help without a prescription.
📝 Example Sentences
Tengo un dolor terrible en la espalda.
I have a terrible pain in my back.
El dolor de muelas es insoportable.
The toothache is unbearable.
Sintió un dolor agudo en el pecho.
He felt a sharp pain in his chest.