How to Say "Joint Pain" in Spanish

dolor articular

/doloɾ aɾtikulaɾ/from spelling rules

Joint pain in Spanish is dolor articular.

This phrase describes the physical discomfort or aching felt in the areas where two bones meet in the body. Depending on the nuance of the sensation, you might also use incomodidad en las articulaciones for discomfort or molestias en las articulaciones to describe discomfort or irritation in the joints.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of dolor (pain) and articular (relating to a joint).

Which one should you use?

While dolor articular is a standard term, there are several variations: dolor en las articulaciones is the most common and straightforward expression for joint pain and dolor de articulación is a common alternative used to describe pain in a specific joint. If you are experiencing multiple instances or types of joint pain, use the plural dolores articulares.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some Spanish-speaking regions, people may refer to joint pain as dolor en los huesos (pain in the bones).

How does it change in a sentence?

When expressing multiple joint pains or generalized discomfort, both words must be pluralized to dolores articulares.

How do you pronounce it?

/doloɾ aɾtikulaɾ/

Did you know?

The English word 'article' and the Spanish word articular both stem from the same Latin roots relating to joints or connecting parts.
The Spanish term dolor comes from the Latin dolor, which shares a root with the English word 'dolorous', meaning full of pain or sorrow.

Examples in context

Estoy experimentando dolor en las articulaciones
I am experiencing joint pain
Mi abuelo sufre de malestar articular
My grandfather suffers from joint pain
Después de tanto ejercicio, tengo dolor en las coyunturas
After so much exercise, I have joint pain
Debo evitar ciertos movimientos para no tener dolor en las juntas
I must avoid certain movements to prevent joint pain
Después del partido de fútbol, sufro de molestias en las articulaciones
After the soccer match, I suffer from joint discomfort
La humedad del clima me causa mucho dolor en los huesos
The humidity in the climate causes a lot of joint pain
En invierno, siempre tengo dolores articulares
In winter, I always have joint pains
Siento un dolor articular en la rodilla.
I feel a joint pain in my knee.
Siento un dolor articular constante en las manos.
I feel a constant joint pain in my hands.
El frío aumenta mi dolor articular.
The cold increases my joint pain.
El médico me recetó algo para el dolor articular.
The doctor prescribed me something for the joint pain.

Example conversation

Elena and Javier are talking about their health at home.

Elena

Javier, te noto un poco rígido hoy.
Javier, you seem a bit stiff today.
Javier

Sí, tengo mucho dolor articular en los dedos.
Yes, I have a lot of joint pain in my fingers.
Elena

Deberías llamar al médico para una cita.
You should call the doctor for an appointment.
Javier

Tienes razón, lo haré mañana mismo.
You're right, I'll do it tomorrow.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries articular, dolor, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “Joint Pain” in Spanish