Dolorosas (en. Painful)

[doloˈɾosas]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provokes physical or emotional pain.
The wounds were very painful for him.
Las heridas fueron muy dolorosas para él.
That represents suffering or affliction.
Painful decisions are hard to make.
Las decisiones dolorosas son difíciles de tomar.
That causes great discomfort or suffering.
Goodbyes can be painful.
Las despedidas pueden ser dolorosas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'dolor' which means pain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

painful experiences
Moments that cause great suffering.
dolorosas experiencias
painful memories
Memories that cause sadness or discomfort.
recuerdos dolorosos
painful decisions
Choices that bring great suffering.
dolorosas decisiones

Related Words

pain
Unpleasant and distressing sensation.
dolor
suffering
State of being in pain or affliction.
sufrimiento
affliction
Physical or emotional pain, sadness.
aflicción

Slang Meanings

Difficult situations that cause discomfort.
That breakup was very painful, friend.
Esa ruptura fue muy dolorosa, amigo.
Experiences that leave an emotional mark.
The journey to his past was painful.
El viaje a su pasado fue doloroso.