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A1 verb #3,500 सबसे आम 8 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

doler

शीर्ष 3,500

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव doler 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या doler in your Level:

At the A1 level, learners focus on the most basic and essential use of 'doler': expressing physical pain in the present tense. Students learn to identify body parts (la cabeza, el estómago, los pies) and link them with the correct form of the verb. The primary goal is to master the 'Me duele + [body part]' structure. Learners are taught that 'doler' is a stem-changing verb (o > ue) and that it behaves like 'gustar', meaning the body part is the subject. At this stage, the focus is purely on the singular 'duele' and plural 'duelen' in the present tense, usually within the context of visiting a doctor or explaining why one cannot attend a class or social event. Simple sentences like 'Me duele la espalda' or '¿Te duele la garganta?' are the building blocks. There is no need for complex tenses or abstract emotional uses yet; the emphasis is on immediate physical needs and communication.

Moving into A2, the scope of 'doler' expands to include the past tense, specifically the preterite and imperfect. Learners begin to describe pain they felt in the past: 'Ayer me dolió el brazo' (Yesterday my arm hurt) or 'De niño, me dolían mucho los oídos' (As a child, my ears used to hurt a lot). This level also introduces the use of 'doler' with infinitives to describe painful actions, such as 'Me duele caminar' (It hurts me to walk). The vocabulary for body parts becomes more specific, and students start to distinguish 'doler' from 'lastimarse' (to hurt oneself). They also begin to encounter 'doler' in simple emotional contexts, such as 'Me duele que no estés aquí' (It hurts me that you aren't here), though the focus remains largely physical. The use of indirect object pronouns (le, nos, les) becomes more fluid as students talk about the health and feelings of others.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B1 level, 'doler' is integrated into more complex grammatical structures, particularly the subjunctive mood. Students learn to express desires, doubts, or emotions regarding pain: 'Espero que no te duela la operación' (I hope the surgery doesn't hurt you) or 'Me duele que no me digas la verdad' (It hurts me that you don't tell me the truth). This level marks a significant shift towards the emotional and metaphorical uses of the verb. Learners use 'doler' to discuss social issues, empathy, and personal relationships. They also become familiar with common idioms and fixed expressions like 'doler el alma' or 'dolerle a uno'. The distinction between different types of pain (punzante, sordo, constante) starts to appear in their vocabulary. Grammatically, they are expected to use 'doler' correctly in all indicative and some subjunctive tenses, including the conditional ('Me dolería mucho perderte').

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

By B2, the learner uses 'doler' with a high degree of naturalness and precision. The focus shifts to nuances and the use of the verb in abstract discussions. Students can use 'doler' to describe political or social grievances: 'A la sociedad le duele la injusticia' (Injustice hurts society). They are comfortable with the passive-se construction and can navigate complex sentences where 'doler' is part of a larger clause. The distinction between 'doler', 'herir', 'lastimar', and 'escocer' becomes clear, and they can choose the most appropriate verb for the context. Idiomatic expressions are used more frequently and correctly. Learners also start to recognize 'doler' in literary texts, where it is often used to convey existential angst or deep-seated cultural trauma. They can participate in debates about healthcare or emotional well-being using the verb effectively.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, the learner explores the stylistic and rhetorical potential of 'doler'. They understand its use in formal writing, academic contexts, and high-level literature. The verb is used to express subtle shades of regret, irony, and empathy. For example, 'Me duele en prendas' (a very formal way to say something is painful or difficult to do). They can analyze how 'doler' is used in poetry to create specific moods. Grammatically, they have full control over all moods and tenses, including the less common ones like the future subjunctive (found in legal texts). They can discuss the etymology of the word and its connection to other Latin-based languages. The learner's ability to use 'doler' is now indistinguishable from that of a native speaker, including the use of regional variations and slang related to pain.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, 'doler' is mastered in its entirety, including its most obscure and archaic uses. The learner can appreciate and use the verb in complex philosophical and psychological discourses. They understand the historical evolution of the verb and its role in the Spanish linguistic consciousness. They can use 'doler' to create intricate metaphors and can detect the slightest nuance in its usage by others. Whether it's a legal document describing 'daños y perjuicios' (damages and losses) or a contemporary novel exploring the 'dolor' of the human condition, the C2 learner navigates it with ease. They can also use the verb in sophisticated wordplay or puns. The focus is on total mastery of register, from the most colloquial street slang to the most elevated poetic language.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

doler 30 सेकंड में

Doler is the primary Spanish verb for 'to hurt' or 'to ache,' used for both physical sensations and emotional distress.
It follows the 'gustar' structure: [Indirect Object Pronoun] + [duele/duelen] + [Subject].
The verb undergoes a stem change from 'o' to 'ue' in the present tense (e.g., duele).
Never use possessive adjectives (mi, tu) with body parts when using doler; use definite articles (el, la) instead.

The Spanish verb doler is a fundamental pillar of expressing physical sensation and emotional distress. At its core, it translates to 'to hurt' or 'to ache,' but its grammatical soul is quite different from its English counterpart. While in English we say 'My head hurts' (where the head is the subject doing the hurting), in Spanish, the thing causing the pain acts upon the person. This makes it a 'gustar-like' verb, requiring indirect object pronouns to indicate who is experiencing the sensation. Understanding doler is essential for anyone from a traveler needing to explain a symptom to a doctor, to a student of literature trying to grasp the depth of a character's heartbreak.

Physical Sensation: The most common use of doler is to describe physical pain. Whether it is a sharp sting, a dull ache, or a throbbing sensation, doler covers it all. It is used for specific body parts, such as 'la espalda' (the back) or 'la garganta' (the throat). It is rarely used for external injuries caused by an action (like 'I hurt my arm'), where verbs like lastimar or hacerse daño are preferred.

Me duele mucho el estómago después de comer tanto picante.

Emotional Pain: Beyond the physical, doler is used extensively to describe emotional suffering or regret. When someone says 'Me duele tu partida' (Your departure hurts me), they are expressing a deep psychological ache. It captures the essence of grief, disappointment, and empathy. It is the verb of choice for poets and songwriters describing the 'dolor' of unrequited love or the loss of a homeland.

Nos duele ver a los animales sufriendo en la calle.

The 'Gustar' Structure: Mechanically, doler usually only appears in the third-person singular (duele) or plural (duelen). If one thing hurts you, use 'duele'. If multiple things hurt you (like your feet), use 'duelen'. The person feeling the pain is represented by 'me, te, le, nos, os, les'. You don't say 'Yo duelo', you say 'Me duele'.

A Juan le duelen los pies de tanto caminar por la ciudad.

¿Te duele algo? Pareces un poco cansado hoy.

Le dolió mucho que no la invitaras a la fiesta de cumpleaños.

Using doler correctly requires a shift in how you construct a sentence. Unlike English, where 'I' am the subject, in Spanish, the 'body part' or the 'situation' is the subject. This means the verb must agree with what is hurting, not who is feeling it. This section explores the grammatical nuances of this essential verb across different contexts and tenses.

The Basic Formula: [Indirect Object Pronoun] + [doler] + [Subject (the thing that hurts)]. For example: 'Me duele la rodilla'. Here, 'Me' is the indirect object (to me), 'duele' is the verb (it hurts), and 'la rodilla' is the subject (the knee). If the subject is plural, like 'los ojos', the verb becomes 'duelen'.

¿A ustedes les duele la cabeza por el ruido de la construcción?

Tense Changes: In the past tense (Preterite), 'dolió' is used for singular subjects and 'dolieron' for plural. In the Imperfect, it's 'dolía' or 'dolían'. In the future, 'dolerá' or 'dolerán'. The stem change (o to ue) only happens in the present tense. In the preterite, it is regular: 'dolió'.

Ayer me dolieron mucho las piernas tras el maratón.

Using Infinitives: Sometimes, an action can be the thing that hurts. In this case, use the singular form 'duele'. Example: 'Me duele caminar' (It hurts me to walk). The infinitive 'caminar' acts as the singular subject.

Le duele aceptar que cometió un error grave.

A nosotros nos duele mucho tu indiferencia ante el problema.

Si sigues gritando, te dolerá la garganta mañana por la mañana.

The word doler is ubiquitous in Spanish-speaking daily life. It is a 'high-frequency' verb that appears in medical, emotional, and even political contexts. Because it addresses a universal human experience—pain—you will hear it everywhere from a doctor's consultation room to the lyrics of a chart-topping reggaeton song. Understanding its context helps you interpret the intensity and nature of the pain being described.

At the Doctor's Office (El Consultorio): This is the primary setting. A doctor will ask: '¿Dónde le duele?' (Where does it hurt you?). You will respond by pointing or naming the body part. It’s important to distinguish between 'me duele' (it hurts continuously) and 'me dio un dolor' (I got a sudden pain).

Doctor, me duele el pecho cada vez que respiro profundamente.

Music and Telenovelas: Spanish music is famous for its passion, and passion often involves 'dolor'. You will hear phrases like 'Me duele el alma' (My soul hurts) or 'Duele amarte' (It hurts to love you). In these contexts, doler is often used metaphorically to describe the agony of love or betrayal.

Esa canción me duele porque me recuerda a mi abuelo fallecido.

Daily Complaints and Empathy: In casual conversation, friends use doler to empathize. If you tell a friend you lost your job, they might say '¡Cómo me duele oír eso!' (How it hurts me to hear that!). It’s a way of showing deep sympathy and connection with the other person’s struggle.

¿Te duele la muela? Deberías ir al dentista de inmediato.

A todo el país le duele la tragedia ocurrida en la costa ayer.

Me duele que pienses que te estoy mintiendo sobre el dinero.

Because doler functions differently than the English verb 'to hurt,' learners often fall into predictable traps. Mastering this verb requires unlearning the English sentence structure and embracing the passive-like nature of Spanish sensory verbs. Here are the most frequent errors and how to avoid them.

Mistake #1: Saying 'Yo duelo': In English, you say 'I hurt.' If you translate this literally as 'Yo duelo,' you are saying 'I cause pain to others' or 'I am agonizing,' which is rarely what you mean. You must use 'Me duele' (It hurts me). The person is never the subject of doler unless they are the source of the pain.

Incorrect: Yo duelo la cabeza. Correct: Me duele la cabeza.

Mistake #2: Using Possessive Adjectives: English speakers naturally want to say 'My back hurts' (Me duele mi espalda). In Spanish, the indirect object pronoun (me, te, le...) already establishes possession. Using 'mi' or 'tu' is redundant and sounds unnatural. Use the definite article (el, la, los, las) instead.

Incorrect: Me duele mi pie. Correct: Me duele el pie.

Mistake #3: Agreement with the Subject: Learners often forget to change 'duele' to 'duelen' when multiple body parts are hurting. If you have a headache and a stomachache separately, you use 'duele' for each. But if your 'feet' (plural) hurt, you must use 'duelen'.

Incorrect: Me duele los ojos. Correct: Me duelen los ojos.

A ella le duele mucho cuando le mienten sus amigos.

No nos dolió el pinchazo de la vacuna tanto como esperábamos.

While doler is the most common way to express pain, Spanish offers a rich vocabulary for specific types of discomfort. Choosing the right synonym can make your Spanish sound more precise and native. This section compares doler with its closest cousins.

Doler vs. Lastimar: Doler is the sensation of pain. Lastimar is the action of causing an injury. If you fall, you 'lastimas' your knee (action), and then your knee 'duele' (sensation). Lastimar is also common for emotional 'hurting' in a more active sense ('You hurt my feelings').

Me lastimé el tobillo jugando fútbol y ahora me duele mucho.

Doler vs. Sufrir/Padecer: Sufrir and padecer are used for chronic conditions or long-term suffering. You 'sufres' from a disease (sufres de asma), while you 'duele' from a temporary or specific pain. Padecer is more formal and often used in medical reports.

Él padece de migrañas constantes que le hacen doler la cabeza.

Doler vs. Herir: Herir means 'to wound' or 'to injure' physically (often with a weapon) or emotionally. It is more intense and formal than lastimar. If someone's words 'te hieren', it's a deep emotional wound, whereas if they 'te duelen', it's the resulting pain you feel.

Tus palabras me hirieron el orgullo, y todavía me duele recordarlas.

Me escuecen los ojos por el cloro de la piscina.

Esa crítica me molesta, pero no me duele tanto como la anterior.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The English word 'condolence' and 'doleful' share the same Latin root as 'doler'. They all come from the idea of sharing or expressing pain.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /doˈleɾ/

US /doʊˈleɪr/

The stress is on the last syllable: do-LER.

तुकबंदी

comer beber correr ver querer poder saber hacer

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the 'r' like the English 'r' (retroflex). It should be a tap.
Not changing the stem to 'ue' in the present tense (saying 'dolo' instead of 'duelo').
Pronouncing the 'd' too harshly; it should be soft, almost like 'th' in 'this' when between vowels.
Over-stressing the first syllable.
Confusing the 'o' sound with the 'u' sound.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 1/5

Very easy to recognize in text as it is a high-frequency word.

लिखना 3/5

Requires remembering the 'gustar' structure and the stem change.

बोलना 3/5

Naturalizing the 'Me duele la...' instead of 'My... hurts' takes practice.

श्रवण 2/5

Easy to hear, though the 'd' can be soft and the 'ue' fast.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

gustar cuerpo cabeza mano pie

आगे सीखें

lastimar herir sentir enfermo médico

उन्नत

adolecer padecer afligir congoja pesadumbre

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Gustar-like Verbs

Me duele la cabeza (The head is the subject).

Stem-changing Verbs (o-ue)

Yo duelo (not used), tú dueles, él duele.

Indirect Object Pronouns

Me, te, le, nos, os, les must be used.

Definite Articles with Body Parts

Me duele LA mano, not MI mano.

Subjunctive with Emotion

Me duele que no VENGAS.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Me duele la cabeza.

My head hurts.

Present tense, singular subject 'la cabeza'.

¿Te duele el estómago?

Does your stomach hurt?

Interrogative form with 'te' (you).

A Juan le duelen los pies.

Juan's feet hurt.

Plural subject 'los pies' requires 'duelen'.

No me duele nada.

Nothing hurts me.

Negative construction with 'nada'.

Nos duele la garganta.

Our throats hurt.

Indirect object 'nos' (us).

¿Le duele la espalda, señora?

Does your back hurt, ma'am?

Formal 'usted' indicated by 'le'.

Me duele mucho el brazo.

My arm hurts a lot.

Adverb 'mucho' used to quantify pain.

A los niños les duelen los oídos.

The children's ears hurt.

Plural indirect object 'les'.

Ayer me dolió la pierna.

Yesterday my leg hurt.

Preterite tense, singular.

Me dolía la cabeza todas las mañanas.

My head used to hurt every morning.

Imperfect tense for habitual pain.

Me duele caminar mucho tiempo.

It hurts me to walk for a long time.

Infinitive 'caminar' as the subject.

¿Te dolieron los ojos con la luz?

Did your eyes hurt with the light?

Preterite tense, plural subject.

Le dolió mucho perder su reloj.

It hurt him a lot to lose his watch.

Emotional use of doler.

Nos dolió ver la película triste.

It hurt us to see the sad movie.

Emotional pain caused by an action.

A mi madre le dolían las manos por el frío.

My mother's hands used to hurt because of the cold.

Imperfect tense, plural.

¿Te va a doler la inyección?

Is the injection going to hurt you?

Future construction with 'ir a'.

Espero que no te duela la muela.

I hope your tooth doesn't hurt.

Present subjunctive after 'esperar que'.

Me duele que no me hayas llamado.

It hurts me that you haven't called me.

Present perfect subjunctive expressing emotion.

Si corriera más, me dolerían las rodillas.

If I ran more, my knees would hurt.

Conditional tense in a hypothetical 'si' clause.

Me dolió que me mintieras de esa manera.

It hurt me that you lied to me that way.

Preterite followed by past subjunctive.

No creo que le duela tanto como dice.

I don't think it hurts him as much as he says.

Subjunctive after 'no creo que'.

A veces duele aceptar la realidad.

Sometimes it hurts to accept reality.

General statement using the infinitive.

Me dolería mucho que te fueras del país.

It would hurt me a lot if you left the country.

Conditional tense for emotional possibility.

Aunque le duele, sigue trabajando.

Even though it hurts him, he keeps working.

Concessive clause with 'aunque'.

A la ciudad le duele el abandono de sus parques.

The city feels the pain of the neglect of its parks.

Personification of 'la ciudad'.

Me duele en el alma verte así.

It hurts me in my soul to see you like this.

Idiomatic expression 'doler en el alma'.

No me dolerán prendas en decir la verdad.

I will have no qualms about telling the truth.

Idiomatic expression 'doler prendas'.

Duela a quien duela, tomaré esta decisión.

No matter who it hurts, I will make this decision.

Subjunctive used in a 'no matter who' construction.

Le duele la falta de ética en su profesión.

The lack of ethics in his profession hurts him.

Abstract subject 'la falta de ética'.

Me ha dolido profundamente tu traición.

Your betrayal has hurt me deeply.

Present perfect for recent emotional impact.

Parece que le duelen los éxitos ajenos.

It seems that others' successes hurt him (he is envious).

Metaphorical use for envy.

Nos dolió que no se nos tomara en cuenta.

It hurt us that we were not taken into account.

Passive 'se' in a subordinate clause.

Al autor le duele la pérdida de la inocencia en su obra.

The author is pained by the loss of innocence in his work.

Literary analysis context.

Me duele el tiempo que se escapa entre los dedos.

I am pained by the time that slips through my fingers.

Poetic subject 'el tiempo'.

Le dolió en su amor propio que lo corrigieran en público.

It hurt his self-esteem to be corrected in public.

Specific locative 'en su amor propio'.

Dolió el silencio que siguió a su confesión.

The silence that followed his confession was painful.

Subject placed before the verb for emphasis.

No es que no me duela, es que ya no tengo lágrimas.

It's not that it doesn't hurt, it's that I have no tears left.

Double negation and contrastive structure.

Me duele la patria en cada rincón de su geografía.

My homeland hurts me in every corner of its geography.

Metaphorical use for national sorrow.

Le dolió verse reflejado en aquel personaje tan ruin.

It hurt him to see himself reflected in that despicable character.

Reflexive infinitive as subject.

A la historia le duelen las verdades no contadas.

History is pained by the untold truths.

Highly abstract personification.

Me duele el mundo y su indolencia ante el desastre.

The world and its indifference to disaster pain me.

Universal subject.

Dolió más el desdén que la propia herida.

The disdain hurt more than the wound itself.

Comparative structure with abstract nouns.

Me duele el pensamiento de no volver a verte.

The thought of not seeing you again pains me.

Noun phrase as the subject of pain.

Le dolió hasta el tuétano la frialdad de su respuesta.

The coldness of her response hurt him to the marrow.

Idiomatic intensifier 'hasta el tuétano'.

A la lengua le duele el maltrato de los neologismos innecesarios.

The language is pained by the mistreatment of unnecessary neologisms.

Linguistic personification.

Me duele la existencia cuando pierdo el propósito.

Existence pains me when I lose my purpose.

Existential use.

Dolió la ausencia de palabras en el momento crucial.

The absence of words at the crucial moment was painful.

Abstract subject 'la ausencia'.

Me duele la memoria de lo que pudimos ser.

The memory of what we could have been pains me.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

doler la cabeza

doler el alma

doler la garganta

doler el estómago

doler mucho

doler un poco

doler al respirar

doler al caminar

hacer doler

dejar de doler

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Me duele decirte que...

— A polite way to introduce bad news. It expresses the speaker's regret.

Me duele decirte que no fuiste aceptado.

¿Dónde te duele?

— The standard question asked by doctors or caregivers. It asks for the location of pain.

Ven aquí, pequeño, ¿dónde te duele?

Me duele todo el cuerpo.

— Used when one feels general fatigue or muscle soreness. Often used after heavy exercise.

Después del gimnasio, me duele todo el cuerpo.

Le duele el bolsillo.

— A metaphorical phrase meaning something is expensive or causes financial strain.

Con el aumento de la renta, le va a doler el bolsillo.

Como si le doliera...

— Used to describe someone who is acting very reluctantly. As if doing something causes them pain.

Saludó a su jefe como si le doliera.

No me duele en absoluto.

— A strong way to say that something doesn't cause any pain or bother at all.

Esa crítica no me duele en absoluto.

Me duele el corazón.

— Can be literal (chest pain) or metaphorical (deep sadness or love).

Me duele el corazón de tanto extrañarte.

Duele solo de pensarlo.

— Used when an idea or a memory is so unpleasant it causes a sympathetic reaction.

Ese accidente fue terrible; duele solo de pensarlo.

Me duele la vista.

— Used when eyes are tired or when something is visually unpleasant/ugly.

Ese color de pared es tan brillante que me duele la vista.

Me duele por ti.

— An expression of empathy. It means 'I feel your pain'.

Sé que perdiste a tu perro, me duele mucho por ti.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

doler vs hacer daño

This means 'to cause harm' or 'to hurt someone' (action), while 'doler' is the feeling.

doler vs sentir

This means 'to feel'. You can say 'Siento dolor' (I feel pain), but 'Me duele' is more common for specific body parts.

doler vs molestar

This means 'to bother'. A 'molestia' is a minor annoyance, while 'dolor' is actual pain.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Dolerle a alguien prendas"

— To have qualms or to be reluctant to do or say something. Usually used in the negative.

No me duelen prendas en reconocer mi error.

formal

"Duela a quien duela"

— No matter who it hurts or who objects. Used when making a firm, often unpopular decision.

Voy a decir la verdad, duela a quien duela.

neutral

"Doler hasta el alma"

— To hurt deeply on an emotional level. Beyond physical sensation.

Su traición me dolió hasta el alma.

neutral

"Doler el codo"

— In some regions, to be stingy or cheap. Related to 'ser tacaño'.

A él le duele el codo cuando tiene que pagar la cuenta.

informal/regional

"Doler hasta los huesos"

— To feel an intense, deep-seated pain, often from cold or extreme fatigue.

Hacía tanto frío que me dolía hasta los huesos.

neutral

"Lo que no mata, duele"

— A variation of 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger', emphasizing the pain involved.

Fue una experiencia difícil; lo que no mata, duele.

informal

"Doler la cara de tanto reír"

— To have laughed so much that the facial muscles ache. A positive pain.

La comedia fue genial, me duele la cara de tanto reír.

informal

"Doler la lengua"

— To be dying to say something but holding it back.

Me duele la lengua por no contarle el secreto.

informal

"Dolerle el éxito a alguien"

— To be envious of someone else's achievements.

Parece que le duele mi ascenso.

neutral

"Más duele el menosprecio que la herida"

— A proverb suggesting that emotional neglect is worse than physical injury.

No me saludó, y más duele el menosprecio que la herida.

literary

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

doler vs lastimar

Both translate as 'to hurt'.

Lastimar is the action of injuring; doler is the sensation of pain.

Me lastimé la mano y ahora me duele.

doler vs herir

Both involve pain.

Herir is more for wounds (physical or deep emotional); doler is the ache.

La bala hirió su pierna; le dolió mucho.

doler vs sufrir

Pain involves suffering.

Sufrir is the overall experience of distress; doler is the specific sensation.

Sufre de cáncer y le duele todo el cuerpo.

doler vs padecer

Related to ailments.

Padecer is more formal and refers to the condition/disease itself.

Padece de migraña y le duele la cabeza a menudo.

doler vs escocer

Both are types of pain.

Escocer is specifically a stinging or burning sensation.

Me escuece la piel por el sol.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Me duele + [body part]

Me duele la nariz.

Me dolió + [body part]

Me dolió el pie ayer.

Me duele que + [subjunctive]

Me duele que estés triste.

Doler + [infinitive phrase]

Duele ver tanta pobreza.

Doler + [abstract noun]

Le duele la indiferencia del mundo.

Doler + [idiomatic expression]

Me duele hasta el tuétano.

Any

¿Te duele + [body part]?

¿Te duele la espalda?

Any

No me duele + [body part]

No me duele el brazo.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

dolor (pain)

dolencia (ailment)

dolorido (pained person)

condolencia (condolence)

क्रिया

adolecer (to suffer from)

condolerse (to sympathize)

re-doler (to hurt again/persistently)

विशेषण

doloroso (painful)

dolido (hurt/offended)

indolente (indolent/painless)

doliente (suffering/mourner)

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Extremely high in medical and emotional contexts.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Yo duelo la cabeza. → Me duele la cabeza.
You cannot be the subject of 'doler' unless you are the one causing pain. The body part is the subject.
Me duele mi brazo. → Me duele el brazo.
In Spanish, we use the definite article (el/la) with body parts when the owner is already clear from the pronoun (me).
Me duele los ojos. → Me duelen los ojos.
The verb must agree with the subject. Since 'los ojos' is plural, the verb must be 'duelen'.
Ayer me duele la espalda. → Ayer me dolió la espalda.
If the pain happened in the past, you must use a past tense like the preterite (dolió) or imperfect (dolía).
Espero que no te duele. → Espero que no te duela.
After 'espero que', you must use the subjunctive mood. The subjunctive of 'duele' is 'duela'.

सुझाव

Subject-Verb Agreement

Always look at the word after the verb. If it's plural, use 'duelen'. If it's singular, use 'duele'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.

Body Parts

To use 'doler' effectively, you need to know your body parts. Focus on learning the most common ones like cabeza, espalda, estómago, and pies first.

Empathy

Spanish speakers often use 'doler' to show they care. Saying 'Me duele por ti' is a powerful way to connect with someone going through a hard time.

Doctor Visits

If you go to a doctor, they might ask '¿Le duele al presionar?' (Does it hurt when I press?). Knowing 'doler' is vital for your health in a Spanish-speaking country.

The 'UE' Sound

Make sure you pronounce both vowels in 'ue'. It's a diphthong. Start with a quick 'u' and slide into the 'e'. Practice saying 'duele' slowly.

The 'Dollar' Trick

Remember: losing a 'dollar' (doler) hurts! This simple association helps you remember the verb's meaning instantly.

No 'Yo' Allowed

When writing, resist the urge to start with 'Yo'. In Spanish, the pain is the star of the sentence, not you. Start with 'Me'.

Identify the Person

Train your ear to catch the little pronouns: me, te, le, nos, les. They are the only way to know who is feeling the pain in a conversation.

Duela a quien duela

This is a great phrase to use in debates. It shows you are determined to do the right thing regardless of the consequences.

Soul Pain

Don't be afraid to use 'Me duele el alma'. It's not considered overly dramatic in Spanish; it's a standard way to express deep sadness.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of the word 'Doleful' (sad) or 'Dolorous' (painful). They both start with 'Dol' just like 'Doler'. When you have a 'Dol'-or, it 'Dol'-ers!

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a giant letter 'O' in 'doler' cracking open into 'UE' because it's in so much pain. This helps you remember the stem change.

Word Web

dolor duele cabeza médico pastilla tristeza llorar herida

चैलेंज

Try to name five body parts and use 'doler' in a sentence for each, alternating between singular (duele) and plural (duelen).

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Latin verb 'dolēre', which meant 'to suffer pain, to grieve, or to be in distress'. It has maintained its core meaning for over two millennia.

मूल अर्थ: To feel pain or to grieve.

Indo-European > Italic > Romance > Spanish.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

When discussing pain in a medical context, be aware that 'doler' is a subjective report. Always listen carefully to the patient's description.

English speakers tend to be more direct with 'I hurt my...' while Spanish speakers use the 'It hurts me' structure, which can feel less 'active' to an English mind.

The painting 'La Columna Rota' by Frida Kahlo, which visually represents her 'dolor'. The song 'Dolerá' by various artists, exploring the pain of a breakup. The religious figure 'Nuestra Señora de los Dolores' (Our Lady of Sorrows).

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

At the Doctor

Me duele aquí.
Me duele mucho al tocar.
¿Le duele el pecho?
¿Desde cuándo le duele?

After Sports

Me duelen todos los músculos.
Me duele el tobillo al apoyar.
Me va a doler todo mañana.
¿Te duele la rodilla?

Emotional Situations

Me duele tu actitud.
Me duele que me mientas.
Le duele mucho la pérdida.
Nos duele verte así.

Daily Complaints

Me duele la vista de leer tanto.
Me duele la espalda de estar sentado.
Me duele la cabeza por el ruido.
Me duelen los pies de caminar.

At the Pharmacy

Me duele la garganta, ¿qué me recomienda?
Busco algo para cuando me duele la muela.
Me duele el estómago después de comer.
Tengo algo que me hace doler la piel.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"¿Te duele algo hoy o te sientes bien?"

"¿Qué haces normalmente cuando te duele mucho la cabeza?"

"¿Te dolió mucho cuando te pusieron la vacuna?"

"¿A quién le duele más la derrota, al entrenador o a los jugadores?"

"¿Te duele que tus amigos no te llamen en tu cumpleaños?"

डायरी विषय

Escribe sobre una vez que te dolió mucho algo físicamente y cómo lo solucionaste.

¿Qué cosas te duelen a nivel emocional en el mundo actual?

Describe un día en el que te dolía todo el cuerpo después de un gran esfuerzo.

¿Cómo le explicarías a un médico que te duele la espalda de una forma específica?

Reflexiona sobre la frase 'Duela a quien duela' y si estás de acuerdo con ella.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

In Spanish, 'doler' works like 'gustar'. The thing that hurts is the subject. You must use an indirect object pronoun (me) to show who is affected. So, it's 'Me duele la cabeza' (The head hurts me).

Only in the present tense (o to ue). In other tenses like the preterite (dolió) or the imperfect (dolía), it follows regular patterns for -er verbs.

It is grammatically redundant and sounds unnatural to say 'Me duele mi cabeza'. The 'Me' already tells us it's your head. Just use 'la cabeza'.

Use 'duele' for one thing (la cabeza) or an action (caminar). Use 'duelen' for plural things (los pies, los ojos).

Use 'mucho' after the verb: 'Me duele mucho'. You can also use 'muchísimo' for extreme pain.

Yes, absolutely. 'Me duele tu partida' (Your departure hurts me) is a very common way to express emotional distress.

No, it is not reflexive. It uses indirect object pronouns (me, te, le...), not reflexive pronouns (me, te, se...), although 'me' and 'te' look the same.

Ask '¿Dónde te duele?' (informal) or '¿Dónde le duele?' (formal).

'Dolió' is the third-person singular of the preterite tense (past tense). Example: 'Ayer me dolió el pie'.

You can, but 'escocer' is more specific for stinging. 'Doler' is a general term for any pain.

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