How to Say ‘They hurt’ in Spain Spanish
Me duelen
meh DWEH-len
[meh DWEH-len]
💬 Usage Tip: Use duelen when more than one thing hurts, and duele for just one. Compare me duele el pie with me duelen los pies.
Phrase Breakdown
Me
[meh]
to me
Indirect object pronoun meaning 'to me'; used in expressions about feelings.
Me gusta compartir tiempo con la familia.
I like spending time with family.
duelen
[DWEH-len]
hurt (they hurt)
Third-person plural of 'doler', to hurt; used with plural body parts.
Me duelen las manos.
My hands hurt.
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