What is the Spanish word for "painful"?

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

English

painful

Spanish

doloroso

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Alternative translations of "painful"

penoso
lastimoso
aflictivo
doliente

Examples of how to use "painful" in Spanish

English
My memory of that day is still painful.
Spanish
Mi recuerdo de ese día todavía es doloroso.
English
The injection was quick but painful.
Spanish
La inyección fue rápida pero dolorosa.
English
She shared a painful childhood memory.
Spanish
Ella compartió un doloroso recuerdo de su infancia.
English
Running on a sprained ankle is painful.
Spanish
Correr con un tobillo torcido duele.
English
He gave a painful but honest answer.
Spanish
Él dio una respuesta dolorosa pero honesta.

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