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"Duele" is a form of "doler", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to hurt". "Estoy resfriado" is a phrase which is often translated as "I have a cold". Learn more about the difference between "duele" and "estoy resfriado" below.
doler(
doh
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lehr
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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 phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I have a cold
Estoy resfriado y me duele la garganta.I have a cold and my throat hurts.
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