dolido
“dolido” means “hurt” in Spanish (emotional pain or feeling offended).
hurt
Also: resentful, offended
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Juan está dolido porque no lo invitaste a tu fiesta.
A2Juan is hurt because you didn't invite him to your party.
Me siento muy dolida por las palabras que me dijiste ayer.
B1I feel very hurt by the words you said to me yesterday.
A pesar de que pasó mucho tiempo, él sigue dolido por la traición.
B2Even though a long time passed, he is still resentful about the betrayal.
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How would a woman say 'I feel hurt'?
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From the Latin verb 'dolere,' which means to suffer, feel pain, or grieve.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dolido' and 'dolorido'?
Think of 'dolido' as a heart issue (emotional hurt) and 'dolorido' as a body issue (physical soreness). If your feelings are hurt, use 'dolido.' If your legs are sore from running, use 'dolorido.'
Is 'dolido' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the 'done' form of the verb 'doler' (e.g., 'me ha dolido' - 'it has hurt me'), but it is most commonly used as an adjective to describe a person who feels offended or sad.
Can I use 'dolido' to describe a situation?
No, 'dolido' describes how a person feels. If you want to say a situation is painful, use the word 'doloroso' instead.