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A2 noun #2,800 الأكثر شيوعاً

el dolor

الأكثر شيوعاً #2,800

When discussing pain, "el dolor" refers to the physical sensation. This is a very common and useful word, and it’s important to know how to use it. You will often hear people say "Tengo dolor" (I have pain) or describe where the pain is located, like "Me duele la cabeza" (My head hurts).

Understanding this word helps you communicate about your well-being or understand others when they are talking about theirs. It's a fundamental term for everyday conversations.

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مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 1/5

short and common word

الكتابة 1/5

straightforward spelling

التحدث 1/5

easy pronunciation

الاستماع 1/5

common word, easy to recognize

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المتطلبات الأساسية

tener (to have) sentir (to feel) cabeza (head) pecho (chest)

تعلّم لاحقاً

dolor de cabeza (headache) dolor de estómago (stomachache) dolor de espalda (back pain) sufrimiento (suffering)

متقدم

padecer (to suffer from) afección (condition) malestar (discomfort) angustia (anguish)

أمثلة حسب المستوى

Tengo dolor de cabeza.

I have a headache.

dolor de cabeza (headache) is a common fixed expression.

Ella tiene un dolor en la pierna.

She has a pain in her leg.

Use 'en la' (in the) for body parts.

¿Tienes algún dolor?

Do you have any pain?

Use 'algún' (any) with a masculine singular noun.

El dolor es muy fuerte.

The pain is very strong.

Use 'es' (is) with adjectives describing characteristics.

No me gusta el dolor.

I don't like pain.

Use the definite article 'el' (the) with general nouns.

Él siente dolor en la espalda.

He feels pain in his back.

Siente is from the verb sentir (to feel).

Mi perro tiene dolor de estómago.

My dog has a stomach ache.

dolor de estómago (stomach ache) is another common fixed expression.

El dolor desapareció rápido.

The pain disappeared quickly.

desapareció is the past tense of desaparecer (to disappear).

نصائح

Basic use of 'el dolor'

You can use 'el dolor' to talk about general pain. For example, 'Tengo dolor de cabeza' means 'I have a headache'.

Describing pain intensity

To describe the intensity of pain, you can use adjectives like 'fuerte' (strong), 'leve' (mild), or 'agudo' (sharp). For instance, 'Siento un dolor fuerte en la espalda' translates to 'I feel a strong pain in my back'.

Verbs with 'el dolor'

Common verbs used with 'el dolor' include 'sentir' (to feel) and 'tener' (to have). 'Siento dolor' (I feel pain) and 'Tengo dolor' (I have pain) are both correct.

Don't confuse 'dolor' with 'pena'

While 'el dolor' is physical pain, 'la pena' refers to emotional pain, sadness, or sorrow. So, 'Tengo dolor' is for a sore knee, and 'Tengo pena' is for a broken heart.

Common phrases about pain

In Spanish, you might hear '¡Ay, qué dolor!' as an exclamation when someone feels sudden pain. It's similar to saying 'Ouch!' in English.

Pain in different body parts

To specify where the pain is, use 'dolor de' followed by the body part. 'Dolor de estómago' (stomach ache), 'dolor de muelas' (toothache), 'dolor de garganta' (sore throat).

Using 'me duele'

A very common way to express pain is with 'me duele' (it hurts me). For example, 'Me duele la cabeza' is another way to say 'Tengo dolor de cabeza' (My head hurts/I have a headache).

More advanced adjectives for pain

As you advance, you might encounter 'constante' (constant), 'pulsante' (throbbing), or 'quemante' (burning) to describe pain more precisely.

Asking about pain

To ask someone if they are in pain, you can say '¿Tienes dolor?' (Are you in pain?) or '¿Te duele algo?' (Does anything hurt you?).

Gender of 'el dolor'

Remember 'el dolor' is a masculine noun. So, use 'el' before 'dolor' and masculine adjectives if you're describing it, like 'el dolor persistente' (the persistent pain).