"Dolor" is a noun.
/doloɾ/
"Dolor" primarily refers to a physical sensation of discomfort or suffering, but it can also denote emotional pain, grief, or sorrow. In medical contexts, "dolor" is often used to describe physical symptoms and can encompass various forms of pain, like chronic pain, acute pain, etc.
The word "dolor" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts. However, it tends to appear more frequently in written texts, especially in medical literature and documentation.
The pain he feels in his knee is persistent.
Después de la pérdida de su padre, el dolor fue inmenso.
"Dolor" is part of several idiomatic expressions in Spanish, particularly in reference to emotional or physical states. These expressions often convey a deeper meaning about human experience.
It is said that she feels pain in her soul since she moved.
Pasar dolor – Los pacientes suelen pasar dolor tras la cirugía.
Patients often go through pain after surgery.
Cargar con el dolor – A veces, es difícil cargar con el dolor de una ruptura.
Sometimes, it's hard to carry the pain of a breakup.
Dar dolor de cabeza – Ese problema nos está dando dolor de cabeza.
That issue is giving us a headache.
Dejar un dolor – La muerte de su perro dejó un dolor que nunca sanará.
The death of her dog left a pain that will never heal.
Un dolor que no se va – Esta herida es un dolor que no se va.
The word "dolor" originates from the Latin "dolorem," which is the accusative singular of "dolor," meaning pain, grief, or sorrow. The root is related to "dolere," which means to feel pain or grief, and has varied uses in both physical and emotional contexts.
Synonyms: - Sufrimiento (suffering) - Molestia (discomfort) - Pena (sorrow)
Antonyms: - Placer (pleasure) - Alegría (joy) - Bienestar (well-being)