dolor punzante

puncture pain

The Spanish term 'dolor punzante' translates to 'puncture pain' in English. This term is usually used in a medical context to describe sharp, intense pain that comes on suddenly, similar to what one might experience if they were to receive a puncture wound or a sharp blow to the body. It can also be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe emotional anguish that feels as sharp and sudden as physical pain.

Example sentences using: dolor punzante

Fui al médico porque tenía un dolor punzante en el pecho.

I went to the doctor because I had a sharp pain in my chest.

In this sentence, 'dolor punzante' is used to describe a type of pain. It specifically refers to a sharp feeling of discomfort.

El dolor punzante en mi muela no me deja concentrarme en nada.

The sharp pain in my tooth doesn't let me concentrate on anything.

Here, a 'dolor punzante' is indicating an intense type of toothpain that is so severe it's impacting the speaker's ability to focus.

A veces, siento un dolor punzante en la rodilla cuando hace frío.

Sometimes, I feel a sharp pain in my knee when it is cold.

This sentence uses 'dolor punzante' to describe a discomfort in the knee, evidently related to cold weather.