Duele (en. Hurts)

/ˈdwe.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause pain to someone.
Your head hurts after working so much.
Te duele la cabeza después de tanto trabajar.
To feel physical discomfort.
Sometimes my stomach hurts after eating.
A veces me duele el estómago después de comer.
To experience sadness or emotional suffering.
It hurts me to see my friends in trouble.
Me duele ver a mis amigos en problemas.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'dolere', which means 'to suffer' or 'to feel pain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it hurts
Expression that indicates someone is feeling pain.
me duele
pain that hurts
Refers to a pain that is intense and persistent.
dolor que duele
it hurts to the soul
Indicates a deep emotional pain.
duele hasta el alma

Related Words

pain
Unpleasant sensation in the body or mind.
dolor
suffering
State of feeling pain or distress.
sufrimiento
injury
Physical injury that can cause pain.
herida

Slang Meanings

Strong emotional pain.
That breakup hurts me a lot, I still can’t get over it.
Esa ruptura me duele mucho, todavía no lo supero.
Intense feeling of sadness.
That movie hurts my heart.
Esa película me duele el corazón.