pies doloridos
/pjes doloɾidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sore feet" can be translated into Spanish as pies doloridos.
pies doloridos is a noun phrase used to describe the feeling of pain or discomfort in the feet, typically resulting from extended periods of walking or standing. While pies doloridos functions as a noun phrase for the condition itself, a native speaker is more likely to use the verb phrase me duelen los pies to express the sensation of having sore feet.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pies (feet) and doloridos (sore/aching).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single sore foot, use the singular form pie dolorido.
Did you know?
- If someone has sore feet from walking, they might say they are molido, which literally means 'ground' or 'milled' like flour. This describes a feeling of being completely exhausted or broken down.
- The word dolor (pain) and the adjective dolorido share a root with the Latin 'dolere', which is also the ancestor of the English word 'doleful'.
- In Spanish, you rarely say 'my' pies when expressing pain. Using mis pies instead of los pies can sound like you are distinguishing your feet from someone else's feet rather than just describing a sensation.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿podría indicarme dónde puedo encontrar una farmacia? Me duelen mucho los pies.Excuse me, could you tell me where I can find a pharmacy? My feet are hurting a lot.
- Tengo los pies doloridos después de la caminata.I have sore feet after the hike.
- Tus pies doloridos necesitan un descanso.Your sore feet need a rest.
- Caminar tanto me dejó los pies doloridos.Walking so much left me with sore feet.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are returning from a long city tour.
- LucíaAlejandro, me duelen mucho los pies doloridos.Alejandro, my sore feet really hurt.
- AlejandroYo también tengo los pies doloridos, Lucía.I have sore feet too, Lucía.
- LucíaBusquemos un lugar para descansar un rato.Let's find a place to rest for a while.
- AlejandroEs una buena idea, vamos al café.That is a good idea, let's go to the cafe.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
