The Meaning of doliente

Doliente

Definition:
“Doliente” is an adjective used in Spanish to describe someone who is in pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally. It can also refer to something that causes pain or expresses sorrow.

Usage:

1. Physical context: “Después de la cirugía, la paciente se sentía doliente.” (After the surgery, the patient felt in pain.)
2. Emotional context: “Las palabras dolientes de su amigo le hicieron reflexionar.” (The friend’s sorrowful words made him reflect.)

Etymology:
The word “doliente” comes from the Latin “dolentem,” which is the accusative form of “dolens,” the present participle of “dolere,” meaning “to feel pain or grief.” The root “dol-” has connotations of pain in many descendants of Latin.

Pronunciation:
In phonetic terms, “doliente” is pronounced as /doˈljente/.

Synonyms:

• Sufriente (suffering)
• Afligido (afflicted)
• Penoso (painful)

Antonyms:

• Alegre (joyful)
• Feliz (happy)
• Saludable (healthy)

This word is often used in both literary and conversational Spanish to evoke a sense of empathy or to describe states of hardship.

1. La madre estaba doliente por la pérdida de su hijo.
   (The mother was distressed by the loss of her son.)

2. El doliente relato del anciano conmovió a todos en la sala.
   (The mournful tale of the old man moved everyone in the room.)

3. Sus ojos dolientes reflejaban el sufrimiento que sentía.
   (Her sorrowful eyes reflected the pain she felt.)

4. Después del accidente, el herido estaba en estado doliente.
   (After the accident, the injured person was in a sorrowful state.)

5. La música doliente resonaba en el aire, evocando recuerdos tristes.
   (The mournful music resonated in the air, evoking sad memories.)

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