Dolorosamente (en. Painfully)
/doloɾozaˈmente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is done with pain.
She cried painfully upon hearing the news.
Ella lloró dolorosamente al escuchar la noticia.
Refers to something that causes intense suffering.
The accident left her painfully affected.
El accidente la dejó dolorosamente afectada.
Describes an action that is carried out with great suffering.
The man walked painfully after the fall.
El hombre caminó dolorosamente tras la caída.
Etymology
It comes from 'doloroso' with the suffix '-mente' that indicates manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
painfully clear
In an evident and painful way.
dolorosamente claro
painfully slow
Referring to a process that takes a long time and causes frustration.
dolorosamente lento
painfully beautiful
When something is so beautiful it evokes a feeling of sadness.
dolorosamente hermoso
Related Words
pain
Unpleasant and afflictive sensation.
dolor
suffering
State of physical or moral suffering.
sufrimiento
affliction
Feeling of sadness or distress.
aflicción
Slang Meanings
To be going through a rough time.
He was painfully going through the worst streak of his life.
Estaba dolorosamente pasando la peor racha de su vida.
To do something with much sadness.
It made him painfully aware of his failure.
Lo hizo dolorosamente consciente de su fracaso.