control del dolor
/kontɾol del doloɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, pain management is control del dolor.
This phrase refers to the medical care and techniques used to reduce or eliminate a patient's physical suffering. In clinical and medical settings, manejo del dolor is also a common alternative used to express this concept.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase control del dolor literally translates to control of the pain.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter other formal expressions such as El manejo del dolor or Gestión del dolor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you will often hear the phrase used as either Manejo del dolor or Control del dolor.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as a noun phrase within a sentence, it is common to include the definite article el at the beginning, resulting in el control del dolor.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontɾol del doloɾ/
Did you know?
- The word control in control del dolor shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Latin word rota, meaning 'wheel'. This suggests an ancient connection between the concept of steering or directing and the idea of turning a wheel.
- While English distinguishes between 'pain' and 'sorrow', the Spanish word dolor is used fluidly to describe both physical suffering and deep emotional heartache.
- If a specialist refers to la gestión del dolor, the phrase sounds distinctly administrative, as if the pain were a resource or a project being organized.
Examples in context
- Entiendo que estés pasando por un momento difícil. Voy a ayudarte en el manejo del dolor.I understand that you're going through a tough time. I'll assist you in pain management.
- ¿Has probado diferentes métodos de control del dolor? Estoy aquí para ayudarte y encontrar la mejor solución.Have you tried different pain control methods? I'm here to help you find the best solution.
- Estamos juntos en esto. Podemos trabajar juntos en la gestión del dolor y encontrar alivio.We're in this together. We can work together on pain management and find relief.
- En tu país, ¿cómo se suele denominar al manejo del dolor? Quiero asegurarme de utilizar el término más apropiado para ti.In your country, how is pain management usually referred to? I want to make sure I use the most appropriate term for you.
- El control del dolor es esencial después de la cirugía.Pain management is essential after surgery.
- Buscamos un mejor control del dolor para el paciente.We are looking for better pain management for the patient.
Example conversation
Alejandro is talking to his doctor, María, about his recovery.
- AlejandroTodavía me duele mucho la pierna, María.My leg still hurts a lot, María.
- MaríaVamos a ajustar tu plan de control del dolor.We are going to adjust your pain management plan.
- Alejandro¿Habrá que cambiar la medicación?Will the medication have to be changed?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, probaremos algo más efectivo.Yes, Alejandro, we will try something more effective.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries control, del, dolor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
