Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dor

Noun
/dɔʁ/
Definition
Pain or sorrow; a feeling of discomfort or distress.
Examples
  • Ela sentiu uma dor aguda nas costas. (She felt a sharp pain in her back.)
  • A dor emocional pode ser tão forte quanto a dor física. (Emotional pain can be as strong as physical pain.)
  • Após a queda, a dor persistiu por algumas horas. (After the fall, the pain persisted for a few hours.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘dor’ refers to any form of pain, whether physical or emotional. It embodies the sensation of hurt or anguish.
Synonyms
  • sofrimento
  • maçada
  • angústia