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How to Say "sharp pain" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “sharp pain” is “pinchazo” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a sudden, stabbing physical sensation
A stylized character clutching their side with a jagged yellow spark shape indicating a sudden sharp pain.

Examples

Siento un pinchazo en el pecho cuando respiro hondo.

I feel a sharp pain in my chest when I breathe deeply.

Me dio un pinchazo en el costado mientras corría.

I got a stitch in my side while I was running.

Sentí un pinchazo en la espalda al levantar la caja.

I felt a twinge in my back when lifting the box.

Describing sudden pain

Spanish often uses the verb 'dar' (to give) with pinchazo: 'Me dio un pinchazo' means the pain 'gave me' a sharp feeling.

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