Dolorosa (en. Painful)

/do.lo.ˈɾo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Describes something that causes pain or hurt.
His memories seem painful to his heart.
Ang kanyang mga alaala ay tila dolorosa sa kanyang puso.
Expresses a feeling of suffering or sadness.
He felt a painful sense in his friendship.
Nakaramdam siya ng dolorosa pagkadama sa kanyang pagkakaibigan.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'doloroso' meaning painful

Common Phrases and Expressions

painful memory
A painful event or memory that causes sorrow.
dolorosa na alaala

Related Words

pain
A general term for illnesses or conditions that cause pain.
sakit

Slang Meanings

Very painful
Wow, my heart is in so much pain right now.
Grabe, sobrang dolorosa ng puso ko ngayon.
Bitter memory
I'm still thinking about that painful memory from the past.
Naiisip ko pa rin yung dolorosa na hugot ko mula sa nakaraan.
Shattered
I feel like I'm in so much pain, my feelings are completely shattered.
Para akong dolorosa, sobrang durog ng damdamin ko.