Significado
Expressing a sensation of physical discomfort or suffering.
Contexto cultural
Brazilians are generally very open about physical ailments. It is common to hear people discussing their health in casual settings. While the phrase is the same, the culture is slightly more private. You might hear it less frequently in casual conversation compared to Brazil. In both countries, this is the primary way to initiate a medical consultation.
Use 'Tô'
In Brazil, 'Tô' is the standard informal version of 'Estou'. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't use 'Tenho'
While 'Tenho dor' is understood, it sounds like a literal translation from English or Spanish. Stick to 'Estou com'.
Significado
Expressing a sensation of physical discomfort or suffering.
Use 'Tô'
In Brazil, 'Tô' is the standard informal version of 'Estou'. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't use 'Tenho'
While 'Tenho dor' is understood, it sounds like a literal translation from English or Spanish. Stick to 'Estou com'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Eu ______ com dor de barriga.
The verb 'estar' is used for temporary states.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural way to say 'I have a headache'.
This is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the body part with the correct preposition.
Match: (1) pé, (2) perna
Pé is masculine (no), perna is feminine (na).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Você está bem? B: Não, ______.
The context implies a negative state.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosEu ______ com dor de barriga.
The verb 'estar' is used for temporary states.
Choose the natural way to say 'I have a headache'.
This is the standard idiomatic expression.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Pé is masculine (no), perna is feminine (na).
A: Você está bem? B: Não, ______.
The context implies a negative state.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasNo, use 'Estou sofrendo' or 'Estou triste'.
It is neutral. It works in all contexts.
Say 'Minha cabeça dói' or 'Estou com dor de cabeça'.
Say 'Estou com dor pelo corpo todo'.
The phrase is the same, but the pronunciation of 'Estou' might vary.
Yes, it implies multiple pains or recurring pain.
Frases relacionadas
Dor de cabeça
specialized formHeadache
Sentir dor
synonymTo feel pain
Estou doente
contrastI am sick
