Meaning
ache, pain
- sorrow, grief
In a sentence
Ho ancora un forte dolore alla schiena.
I still have severe back pain.
Hai dolore al braccio oggi?
Do you have pain in your arm today?
Dopo la notizia, il dolore è stato enorme.
After the news, the grief was enormous.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dolore | masculine · singular |
| dolori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'dolore' for physical or emotional pain; 'male' is more casual for body aches (e.g., 'male alla testa').
- Avoid 'dolore' for abstract suffering—use 'sofferenza' instead (e.g., 'sofferenza mentale').
- Plural 'dolori' often refers to general aches (e.g., 'ho dolori muscolari').