dolor agudo
/doloɾ aɡudo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sharp pain" is translated into Spanish as dolor agudo.
dolor agudo describes a sudden, intense feeling of physical pain that feels like a piercing or cutting sensation. In a medical context, dolor agudo is used to distinguish from dolor crónico (chronic pain).
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase dolor agudo, the word agudo literally means 'sharp' or 'acute' in a sensory or medical context.
Which one should you use?
While dolor agudo describes the intensity and nature of the pain, dolor punzante is often used specifically to describe a sensation that feels like being poked or stabbed.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express 'sharp pains' in the plural, both the noun 'dolor' and the adjective 'agudo' must change to their plural forms: dolores agudos.
How do you pronounce it?
/doloɾ aɡudo/
Did you know?
- The word agudo is used in Spanish grammar to describe an 'oxytone' word, which is a word where the stress falls on the last syllable.
- The word agudo is also used in music to describe 'high-pitched' sounds, meaning a 'sharp pain' and a 'high note' share the same adjective.
- If you describe a person as having a 'sharp' wit or intellect in Spanish, you might use agudo to mean they are mentally acute or quick-witted.
Examples in context
- Tengo un dolor agudo en mi pecho.I have a sharp pain in my chest.This sentence is useful for saying you have a sharp pain in your chest using dolor agudo.Tatoeba #3600585 by ficion, translation #18953 by CK
- Sentí un dolor agudo en el estómago.I felt a sharp pain in my stomach.This sentence is useful for saying you felt a sharp pain in your stomach using dolor agudo.Tatoeba #7715001 by arh, translation #7714827 by CK
- Siento un dolor agudo en el estómago.I have a sharp pain in the stomach.This sentence is useful for saying you have a sharp pain in the stomach using dolor agudo.Tatoeba #5083667 by diegohn, translation #4195550 by User66640
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Example conversation
Sofía is explaining her symptoms to Javier, a doctor.
- SofíaSiento un dolor agudo en la espalda.I feel a sharp pain in my back.
- Javier¿Cuándo empezó ese dolor agudo, Sofía?When did that sharp pain start, Sofía?
- SofíaEmpezó hace una hora al levantar la caja.It started an hour ago when I lifted the box.
- JavierEntiendo, vamos a revisarlo ahora mismo.I understand, let's check it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
