A2 — Elementarynoun
dolore
pain, grief, sorrow
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
penasofferenzaangosciatormentodispiacere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piaceregioiabenesseresollievofelicità
Usage note
'Dolore' covers physical pain and emotional grief. 'Sofferenza' is prolonged suffering. 'Angoscia' is anguish. 'Pena' can mean sadness or punishment. 'Fare male' = to hurt.
Example
"Il dolore alla schiena mi impedisce di dormire bene."
"The back pain prevents me from sleeping well."
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