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"A ustedes" is a phrase which is often translated as "you", and "doler" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to hurt". Learn more about the difference between "a ustedes" and "doler" below.
a ustedes(
ah
 
oos
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teh
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dehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. you
Les contaré a ustedes lo que ocurrió, pero, por favor, no se lo cuenten a nadie más.I'll tell you what happened, but please don't tell anyone else.
b. to you
Esta canción se la dedico a ustedes, mi querido público.I dedicate this song to you, my dear audience.
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doler(
doh
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lehr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to hurt
Después del accidente, me duele al respirar.After the accident, it hurts when I breathe.
b. to ache
Me ha dolido la espalda la mañana entera.My back has been aching all morning long.
a. to hurt
Comentarios así duelen.Remarks like that hurt.
dolerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to regret
Se duele de sus acciones rencorosas.He regrets his spiteful actions.
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