dolore
pain, ache
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/do.ˈlo.re/
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Cultural Note
'Dolore' covers both physical pain and emotional grief. The related adjective 'dolce' (sweet) shares the same Latin root 'dolere' — a poetic reminder that sweetness and pain are intertwined. In Italian opera, arias about 'dolore' are among the most powerful and moving.
📝 Example Sentences
Ho un dolore alla schiena.
I have a pain in my back.
Il dolore passerà, stai tranquillo.
The pain will pass, don't worry.
L'amore a volte porta dolore.
Love sometimes brings pain.