Dolores
/doˈloɾes/
Dolores is a Spanish female given name.
Dolores is used as a woman's name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is the plural form of the Spanish word dolor, which means pains or sorrows.
How do you pronounce it?
/doˈloɾes/
When do people say it?
The name refers to Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows), which is a title for the Virgin Mary in the Catholic tradition.
Did you know?
- While Dolores is the full name, it is common for women with this name to be called by the affectionate nickname Lola.
- The name shares a linguistic root with the English word 'dolorous', which describes something full of grief or sorrow.
- In Spanish, the word dolores can also refer to physical aches and pains, meaning a person can literally have dolores in their back or joints.
Examples in context
- Dolores, ¿puedes ayudarme con esto?Dolores, can you help me with this?
- Dolores es mi mejor amiga.Dolores is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Dolores?Do you know Dolores?
- Dolores vive en Madrid.Dolores lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- JavierElena, ¿has visto a Dolores hoy?Elena, have you seen Dolores today?
- ElenaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- JavierEs que Dolores me llamó por teléfono.It's just that Dolores called me on the phone.
- ElenaAh, quizás esté en su casa.Ah, maybe she is at her house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dolores” translations and entries Dolores, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dolores, CC BY-SA 4.0.
