heartache

BrE /hɑːt.eɪk/ AmE /hɑːrt.ek/

noun en → es

1 SADNESS [uncountable] B1

a feeling of great sadness caused by the end of a relationship or love for someone who does not return your feelings

dolor de corazón, tristeza por amor

  • have heartache

Collocations heartache over a lost love · heartache from unrequited love

  • She's been having heartache ever since the breakup.

    Ha estado sufriendo dolor de corazón desde la ruptura.

2 ILLNESS [uncountable] B2

a serious illness or condition affecting the heart

enfermedad del corazón, afección cardíaca

  • heartache and stroke

Collocations heartache and high blood pressure · treatment for heartache

  • He's been in hospital with heartache.

    Ha estado en el hospital con una enfermedad del corazón.