How to Say ‘Headache’ in Spain Spanish
Dolor de cabeza
doh-LOR deh kah-BEHTH-ah
[doh-LOR deh kah-BEHTH-ah]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally, 'head pain'. Remember: 'dolor' is a key word for pain in any body part.
🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain, some might attribute headaches to sudden weather changes, typical small-town wisdom!
Phrase Breakdown
Dolor
[doh-LOR]
Pain
A feeling of physical discomfort or suffering.
Siento un dolor muy intenso de cabeza esta tarde.
I feel a very intense head pain this afternoon.
de
[deh]
of
Used to indicate association or connection.
El dolor de cabeza no desaparece.
The headache doesn't go away.
cabeza
[kah-BEHTH-ah]
Head
The part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Tengo un dolor de cabeza desde la mañana.
I have had a headache since morning.
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