How to Say ‘Just a little back pain.’ in Mexican Spanish
Solo un poco de dolor de espalda.
SOH-loh oon POH-koh deh doh-LOR deh ehs-PAHL-dah
[SOH-loh oon POH-koh deh doh-LOR deh ehs-PAHL-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: The use of 'solo' indicates limiting or lacking severity.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Downplaying discomfort is a common courtesy in conversation to prevent worry.
Phrase Breakdown
Solo
[SOH-loh]
Only
No more than; merely.
Solo tengo un lápiz.
I only have one pencil.
un poco
oon POH-koh
a little
Indicates a small amount.
Un poco de azúcar.
A little sugar.
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a
Indicating a singular item or unit.
Un amigo vendrá.
A friend will come.
poco
[POH-koh]
little
Indicating a small degree or amount.
Necesito un poco de ayuda.
I need a little help.
de dolor de espalda.
deh doh-LOR deh ehs-PAHL-dah
of back pain.
Describes slight discomfort or pain in the back.
Tengo dolor de espalda.
I have back pain.
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
of
Used to indicate possession or association.
Una historia de misterio.
A mystery story.
dolor
[doh-LOR]
pain
Physical suffering or discomfort.
Siente dolor en su pierna.
She feels pain in her leg.
de
[deh]
of
Used to indicate possession or association.
Una historia de misterio.
A mystery story.
espalda
[ehs-PAHL-dah]
back
The rear surface of the human body from shoulders to hips.
Él tiene dolor de espalda.
He has back pain.
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