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Both "duele" and "duelen" are forms of "doler", which is often translated as "to hurt". Learn more about "doler" below.
doler()
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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