músculos doloridos
/muskulos doloɾidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "aching muscles" is translated into Spanish as músculos doloridos.
This phrase is used to describe muscles that feel sore or painful, often after physical exercise.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective doloridos means "aching" or "sore" and is derived from the noun dolor, which means "pain".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American dialects, the form músculos adoloridos is frequently used. Additionally, in some Latin American countries, people may use the phrases Tengo los músculos adoloridos or Tengo los músculos doloridos instead of saying Me duelen los músculos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective doloridos must be plural to agree with the masculine plural noun músculos.
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean regions, if your muscles are extremely sore, you might describe them as molidos, which literally translates to being 'ground' or 'milled' like grain.
- In Spanish, the verb doler functions like the word 'gustar', meaning the muscles are the subject that 'hurts' the person rather than the person 'aching'.
- The Spanish word dolor for pain is a linguistic relative of the English word 'doleful', which describes a state of grief.
Examples in context
- Tengo los músculos doloridos por el ejercicio.I have aching muscles from the exercise.
- Tengo los músculos doloridos después de correr.I have aching muscles after running.
- Sus músculos doloridos necesitan descanso.His aching muscles need rest.
- Es normal sentir los músculos doloridos tras el gimnasio.It is normal to feel aching muscles after the gym.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking at home after a long hike.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿cómo te sientes?Alejandro, how do you feel?
- AlejandroTengo los músculos doloridos por la caminata.I have aching muscles from the hike.
- MaríaYo también tengo los músculos doloridos.I have aching muscles too.
- AlejandroNecesitamos un masaje y descansar.We need a massage and some rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
