What does doloroso in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word doloroso in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use doloroso in Spanish.

The word doloroso in Spanish means painful, painful, as painful as it might be. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word doloroso

painful

adjetivo (que causa dolor físico) (physical)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La intervención fue muy dolorosa al no haber anestesia.
Without anesthesia, the operation was very painful.

painful

adjetivo (que causa dolor emocional) (emotional)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Fue muy doloroso ver como se alejaba y no poder hacer nada para retenerlo.
It was painful to see how he distanced himself and not be able to do anything about it.

as painful as it might be

locución conjuntiva (aunque duela)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tienes que aceptar el trabajo, por muy doloroso que sea estar lejos de tu familia.

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