{"id":3719,"date":"2011-11-16T14:32:17","date_gmt":"2011-11-16T19:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/spanish\/?p=3719"},"modified":"2011-11-16T14:32:17","modified_gmt":"2011-11-16T19:32:17","slug":"spanish-lesson-beginner-25-describing-aches-and-pains-at-the-doctor%e2%80%99s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/spanish\/spanish-lesson-beginner-25-describing-aches-and-pains-at-the-doctor%e2%80%99s\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Lesson Beginner 25 Describing aches and pains at the doctor\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spanish Lesson Beginner 25 Describing aches and pains at the doctor&#039;s\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2V-RlVaQ9lw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hola \u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1is?<\/p>\n<p>Today we will learn how to manage when visiting a doctor in a Spanish speaking country. We will look at the names of the main parts of the body in Spanish, common pains and ailments in Spanish and how to explain the pain you are feeling and where you are feeling it in Spanish using the verb \u201cDoler\u201d (to hurt).<\/p>\n<p>First let\u2019s look at the parts of the body in Spanish:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Cabeza: Head<br \/>\n\u2022 Oreja: Ear<br \/>\n\u2022 O\u00eddo: Inner ear<br \/>\n\u2022 Ojo: Eye<br \/>\n\u2022 Boca: Mouth<br \/>\n\u2022 Nariz (f): Nose<br \/>\n\u2022 Garganta: Throat<br \/>\n\u2022 Cuello: Neck<br \/>\n\u2022 Espalda: Back<br \/>\n\u2022 Pecho: Chest<br \/>\n\u2022 Brazo: Arm<br \/>\n\u2022 Mano (f): Hand<br \/>\n\u2022 Dedo: Finger<br \/>\n\u2022 Est\u00f3mago: Stomach<br \/>\n\u2022 Tripa: Belly<br \/>\n\u2022 Culo: Bottom<br \/>\n\u2022 Rodilla: Knee<br \/>\n\u2022 Pierna: Leg<br \/>\n\u2022 Pie (m): Foot<\/p>\n<p>Let\u00b4s see now how to describe in Spanish the pain you are feeling in your body. The word \u201cPain\u201d in Spanish is \u201cDolor\u201d and we use this to describe common pains:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dolor de cabeza: Headache<br \/>\n\u2022 Dolor de garganta: Sore throat<br \/>\n\u2022 Dolor de o\u00eddos: Earache<br \/>\n\u2022 Dolor de espalda: Backache<br \/>\n\u2022 Tengo dolor de cabeza: I have a headache<\/p>\n<p>Another way to describe a pain you are feeling is by using the Spanish verb \u201cDoler\u201d which means \u201cTo hurt\u201d in English. Be careful not to confuse Dolor with Doler; they look very similar, but one is a noun (pain) and one if a verb (to hurt) and they are used in very different ways. El verbo Doler works in a similar way to El verbo Gustar (to like) which we have analysed in a previous lesson and in a different way to the majority of other verbs we have already seen in the course.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Me duele: It hurts me<br \/>\n\u2022 Me duelen: They hurt me<\/p>\n<p>If you want to say that you or another person feels pain in one area, you will use \u201cduele\u201d because one thing is hurting, but if various things are causing pain you will have to use \u201cduelen\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Me duele la cabeza: My head hurts<br \/>\n\u2022 Me duelen los pies: My feet hurt<br \/>\n\u2022 Me duele mucho la cabeza: My head hurts a lot<br \/>\n\u2022 Me duele un poco la cabeza: My head hurts a little<br \/>\n\u2022 No me duele la cabeza: My head doesn\u00b4t hurt<\/p>\n<p>With Doler we don\u2019t use \u201cyo, t\u00fa, \u00e9l, etc\u2026\u201d We use instead \u201ca m\u00ed, a ti, a \u00e9l, etc,\u2026\u201d and it is always optional. So you can say \u201cme duele\u201d or \u201ca m\u00ed me duele\u2026\u201d Let\u00b4s see now how the verb Doler works with all the different persons:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 (a m\u00ed) me duele la cabeza: My head hurts<br \/>\n\u2022 (a ti) te duele la cabeza: Your head hurts (friendly)<br \/>\n\u2022 (a usted) le duele la cabeza: Your head hurts (formal)<br \/>\n\u2022 (a \u00e9l\/a ella) le duele la cabeza: His\/Her head hurts<br \/>\n\u2022 (a nosotros\/as) nos duele la cabeza: Our heads hurt<br \/>\n\u2022 (a vosotros\/as) os duele la cabeza: Your heads hurt (group\/friendly)<br \/>\n\u2022 (a ustedes) les duele la cabeza: Your heads hurt (group\/formal)<br \/>\n\u2022 (a ellos\/as) les duele la cabeza: Their heads hurt<\/p>\n<p>So this is all for today. Try to memorise the parts of the body by drawing a person and labeling each part. Then try to add sentences describing aches and pains you may feel in those areas. Quite possibly the biggest challenge will be getting used to using the verb Doler. Remember Doler has exactly the same structure as the verb Gustar (to like), so it is a good idea to review the use of both verbs together. I definitely recommend going back and reviewing the previous beginner video lesson in this course which looked at the verb Gustar.<\/p>\n<p>In the next beginner Spanish lesson we will continue this theme and look at practical ways to converse and manage at the doctor\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Have a great day and see you soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a1Hasta luego!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hola \u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1is? Today we will learn how to manage when visiting a doctor in a Spanish speaking country. 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