Icon for dolor — pain
dolor
pain
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder, Jennifer JinCofounder
Pain, whether physical or emotional
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dolorous
full of pain or sorrow
Dolor means pain and is related to the English word dolorous0, which describes something full of pain or sorrow.
dolor
pain, ache (physical)
Physical pain in a part of the body.
Tengo un dolor fuerte en la espaldaI have a strong pain in my back
Se fue a casa con dolor de cabezaShe went home with a headache
grief, sorrow (emotional)
The same pain turned inward: emotional suffering and grief.
Sintió un dolor profundo al perder a su madreHe felt deep grief at losing his mother
Habló de su dolor con lágrimas en los ojosShe spoke of her sorrow with tears in her eyes