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dor penetrante

[dɔʁ pɛnɛˈtɾɐ̃tʃi]
noun phrasefemininepl: dores penetrantes
piercing pain; sharp pain; stabbing pain
1. An acute, intense pain that seems to go deep into the body or a specific area, often sudden and severe
He felt a piercing pain in his chest after the accident.
Ele sentiu uma dor penetrante no peito após o acidente.
2. A sharp, cutting sensation of pain that is difficult to localize but deeply felt
The stabbing pain in her side made it difficult to breathe.
A dor penetrante no seu lado dificultava a respiração.
Synonyms
dor agudador intensador perfurantedor lancinantedor cortante
Antonyms
dor levedesconforto levealívio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dor penetrante
Standard usage in medical and general contexts
São Paulo
dor penetrante
Common in healthcare and everyday language
Rio de Janeiro
dor penetrante
Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'dor aguda'
Portugal
dor penetrante
Less common; 'dor aguda' or 'dor lancinante' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma dor que penetra até a alma
dor penetrante no coração
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