What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dolor (pain), de (of) and estómago (stomach).
Which one should you use?
Dolor de barriga is a more colloquial way to refer to a stomach ache, often used in casual settings or when speaking to children. In a medical or professional context, you may see dolor abdominal for abdominal pain or molestias estomacales to describe general stomach discomfort.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In several Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America, the informal term dolor de panza is widely used. Similarly, the term empacho, which refers to a stomach ache from overeating or feeling overly full, is commonly used in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
While you can say tengo dolor de estómago (I have a stomach ache), Spanish speakers frequently use the verb doler (to hurt) with an indirect object pronoun to express the same idea, such as in me duele el estómago (my stomach hurts).
How do you pronounce it?
/doloɾ de estomaɡo/
Did you know?
- In Latin American cultures, the term empacho describes a specific kind of stomach ache caused by a blockage of food, often treated by traditional healers through a belly massage.
- In many Spanish-speaking households, a stomach ache is traditionally treated with a 'manzanilla' tea, which is a specific infusion of chamomile used as a common home remedy.
- The word estómago is a distant relative of the English word 'stomach', but its ultimate ancestor is the Greek word στόμα, which means 'mouth'.
Examples in context
- Tengo dolor de estómago.I have a stomach ache.This sentence is useful for saying you have a stomach ache using dolor de estómago.Tatoeba #1459970 by marcelostockle, translation #1488115 by rafael8243
- El dolor de estómago pasó.The stomach ache has gone away.This sentence is useful for saying the stomach ache has gone away using dolor de estómago.Tatoeba #5317964 by baudelaire, translation #5324942 by Amittai
- Él tenía dolor de estómago.He had a stomach ache.This sentence is useful for saying he had a stomach ache using dolor de estómago.Tatoeba #13017598 by Eremon, translation #8421156 by Ergulis
- Doctor, tengo un fuerte dolor de estómago desde ayer.Doctor, I have had a strong stomach ache since yesterday.
- Siento dolores abdominales, especialmente en la parte baja.I feel abdominal pains, especially in the lower area.
- Me aquejan molestias estomacales constantes.I suffer from constant stomach discomfort.
- Amigo, me duele la panza después de comer tanto.Friend, my stomach aches after eating so much.
- No aguanto más este malestar estomacal, necesito hacer una pausa.I can't stand this stomach discomfort anymore, I need to take a break.
- Empaché con tanta comida y ahora me duele el estómago.I overate and now my stomach hurts.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at lunch together.
- JavierNo puedo comer más por un dolor de estómago.I cannot eat more because of a stomach ache.
- Elena¿Quieres tomar una medicina, Javier?Do you want to take some medicine, Javier?
- JavierSí, creo que necesito algo para el dolor de estómago.Yes, I think I need something for the stomach ache.
- ElenaYo tengo una pastilla en mi bolso.I have a pill in my bag.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, dolor, estómago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
