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"Doler" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to hurt", and "dolor" is a noun which is often translated as "pain". Learn more about the difference between "doler" and "dolor" below.
doler(
doh
-
lehr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
dolerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
el dolor(
doh
-
lohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
