Spanish Vocabulary for Pain Expression

Vocabulary for Pain Expression

• "Me duele" is used for singular body parts, indicating that one specific part hurts.
• "Me duelen" is used for plural body parts, indicating that multiple parts hurt.

Common Pain Expressions

• Ear pain:

  • "My ear hurts" translates to Me duele el oído (singular).
  • "My ears hurt" translates to Me duelen los oídos (plural).

• Hand pain:

  • "My hand hurts" translates to Me duele la mano (singular).
  • "My hands hurt" translates to Me duelen las manos (plural).

• Eye pain:

  • "My eye hurts" translates to Me duele el ojo (singular).
  • "My eyes hurt" translates to Me duelen los ojos (plural).

• Wrist pain:

  • "My wrist hurts" translates to Me duele la muñeca (singular).
  • "My wrists hurt" translates to Me duelen las muñecas (plural).

• Leg pain:

  • "My leg hurts" translates to Me duele la pierna (singular).
  • "My legs hurt" translates to Me duelen las piernas (plural).

• Foot pain:

  • "My foot hurts" translates to Me duele el pié (singular).
  • "My feet hurt" translates to Me duelen los pies (plural).

Summary

• Understanding the distinction between singular and plural forms is essential for expressing pain effectively in Spanish.
• Familiarity with common body parts and their translations aids in clear communication regarding discomfort.