El dolor



Example: El dolor intens va impedir que acabés la cursa avui.

Definition


"El dolor" refers to an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, often described as a feeling of physical suffering or distress. It can range from mild discomfort to severe agony, impacting a person's ability to function normally.

Etymology


The term "el dolor" comes from the Latin word 'dolor,' meaning pain or grief. It entered Catalan with the same meaning, reflecting the human experience of suffering. Did you know? The root 'dol-' is also found in the English word 'doleful,' which means sorrowful or mournful.

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"El dolor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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