How to Say "a pang" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “a pang” is “cosita” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1slang
of guilt or sadness
Examples
Me da cosita dejar al perro solo todo el día.
It makes me feel bad/uneasy to leave the dog alone all day.
Vi a un anciano llorando y me dio mucha cosita.
I saw an old man crying and it made me feel really sad/uncomfortable.
Don't translate literally
Mistake: “Saying 'I feel a little thing' when you mean you feel bad for someone.”
Correction: Use the phrase 'Me da cosita' followed by the action that makes you feel that way.
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