What is the Spanish word for "ache"?

Learn how to say "ache" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ache

Spanish

dolor

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Alternative translations of "ache"

molestia
pena
pena emocional
sufrimiento

Examples of how to use "ache" in Spanish

English
I have a dull ache in my back.
Spanish
Tengo un dolor sordo en la espalda.
English
I felt a dull ache in my shoulder.
Spanish
Sentí un dolor sordo en el hombro.
English
She described the ache after running.
Spanish
Ella describió el dolor después de correr.
English
An ache woke him up last night.
Spanish
Un dolor lo despertó anoche.
English
We noticed an ache after the workout.
Spanish
Notamos un dolor después del entrenamiento.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "ache" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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