sore

S2 W2

BrE /sɔːr/ AmE /sɔːr/

adjective en → es

1 PAINFUL A2

causing pain or discomfort, especially when touched

doloroso, lastimado

Collocations a sore spot · have a sore throat

  • She has a sore back from carrying the heavy bag.

    Ella tiene la espalda lastimada por llevar la mochila pesada.

2 ARGUMENT B1

a disagreement or quarrel between people, especially one that continues for a long time

disputa, pleito

Collocations have a sore point with sb · settle a sore

  • They have had a sore for years.

    Han tenido un pleito durante años.

3 USED B1

worn out or damaged from being used too much

usado, desgastado

Collocations a sore shoe · wear a path

  • The carpet is getting very sore in places.

    El tapete está desgastado en algunos lugares.

4 STING B1

causing a sharp, stinging pain

picante, ardiente

Collocations a sore wind · sting in the eyes

  • The cold wind was very sore on his face.

    El viento frío le ardió en la cara.

5 SORE SPOT B1

a place that is painful when touched or pressed

llaga, herida

Collocations sore spot on the skin · have a sore

  • He has a sore on his knee from falling.

    Tiene una llaga en la rodilla por haberse caído.

6 SENSITIVE B2

causing pain or discomfort to the feelings; sensitive or easily hurt

sensible, herido

Collocations a sore point · be a sore spot

  • That's a sore subject for him.

    Eso es un tema sensible para él.

7 STING B2

causing pain or discomfort, especially when touched

doloroso, lastimado

Collocations a sore spot on the skin · have a sore

  • The cut is still sore.

    La herida todavía duele.

8 STING B2

causing pain or discomfort, especially when touched

doloroso, lastimado

Collocations a sore spot on the skin · have a sore

  • The burn is still sore.

    La quemadura todavía duele.