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"Herir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to wound", and "doler" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to hurt". Learn more about the difference between "herir" and "doler" below.
herir(
eh
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reer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
herirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to hurt
Se hirió la mano cuando estaba cortando la cebolla.He hurt his hand when he was cutting an onion.
doler(
doh
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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.).
