dolor de piernas
/doloɾ de pjeɾnas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "sore legs" is dolor de piernas.
dolor de piernas is a noun phrase used to describe the physical feeling of pain or discomfort in the muscles of the legs. While this noun phrase describes the condition, a native speaker is more likely to use the verb phrase me duelen las piernas to express the active sensation that their legs ache or are sore. You might also hear the phrase Tengo las piernas muy adoloridas to mean "I have very sore legs".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dolor (pain) and de piernas (of legs), which literally translates to "pain of legs".
How do you pronounce it?
/doloɾ de pjeɾnas/
Did you know?
- If you have 'sore legs' from exercise, a Spanish speaker might say you have agujetas, a single word that specifically describes the muscle soreness felt after physical exertion.
- In Spanish, you must use the article las instead of the possessive mis when saying me duelen las piernas. Using 'my' in this context sounds unnatural to native speakers.
- The word dolor is used for both a physical sensation like 'sore legs' and the emotional state of grief. It covers the entire spectrum from a muscle ache to a broken heart.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, tengo las piernas adoloridas. ¿Podría ayudarme con algo?Excuse me, I have sore legs. Could you help me with something?
- Uff, tengo las piernas cansadas de tanto caminar. ¡Necesito un descanso!Ugh, I have really tired legs from all this walking. I need a break!
- El ejercicio me causó dolor de piernas.The exercise caused me sore legs.
- Siento un dolor de piernas constante.I feel a constant soreness in my legs.
Example conversation
After a long hike in the mountains.
- Sofía¿Cómo te sientes, Javier?How do you feel, Javier?
- JavierTengo un dolor de piernas terrible.I have terrible sore legs.
- SofíaYo también tengo dolor de piernas.I have sore legs too.
- JavierNecesitamos descansar un rato.We need to rest for a while.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
