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"Doler" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to hurt", and "a ustedes" is a phrase which is often translated as "you". Learn more about the difference between "doler" and "a ustedes" below.
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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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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