A dor de cabeça
Example: A dor de cabeça me impediu de trabalhar hoje.
Definition
"A dor de cabeça" refers to a headache, which is a common medical condition characterized by pain or discomfort in the head or upper neck area. This pain can vary in intensity and duration and often interferes with daily activities, such as work or concentration.
Etymology
The phrase "a dor de cabeça" comes from Portuguese, where "dor" means pain and "cabeça" means head. It literally translates to "the pain of the head." This straightforward construction clearly describes the sensation experienced, making it easy to understand across Portuguese-speaking communities.
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