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dor severa

[dɔʁ sɛ'vɛrɐ]
nounfemininepl: dores severas
severe pain
1. intense physical suffering or discomfort of a serious degree
She experienced severe pain after the surgery.
Ela experimentou dor severa após a cirurgia.
2. acute medical condition characterized by extreme physical distress
The patient complained of severe pain in his lower back.
O paciente reclamou de dor severa nas costas.
NYC Slang
killer pain, pain that kills
Synonyms
dor intensador agudador fortedor extrema
Antonyms
dor levedor leveincômododesconforto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dor severa
most common usage in medical and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dor severa
standard usage, sometimes replaced with 'dor brava' colloquially
São Paulo
dor severa
standard medical and formal usage
Portugal
dor severa
formal usage; colloquially 'dor forte' or 'dor intensa' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar com dor severa
sofrer de dor severa
dor severa no peito
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