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be sore(
bi
sor
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to ache)
b. tener dolorido
My gums are sore because I brushed them really hard.Tengo las encías doloridas porque las cepillé bien fuerte.
c. tener adolorido (Colombia) (Mexico) (Venezuela)
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Venezuela
I went to the gym for the first time in months and now my legs are sore.Fui al gimnasio por primera vez en meses y ahora tengo las piernas adoloridas.
d. tener irritado (throat)
I've had a sore throat for a week.Hace una semana que tengo la garganta irritada.
2. (be upset)
a. estar enojado (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
My son is sore with me because I didn't let him go on vacation with his friends.Mi hijo está enojado conmigo porque no le dejé ir de vacaciones con sus amigos.
b. estar enfadado (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
I'm sore with the world and I don't know why. I think I need to sleep.Estoy enfadada con el mundo y no tengo buena razón. Creo que necesito dormir.
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