🇬🇧🇪🇸 backache - dolor de espalda : English Lesson

Meaning of "backache" ("dolor de espalda"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A backache is a pain or discomfort in your back. It can happen if you lift something heavy, sit in a funny position for too long, or even from sleeping in a weird way. Sometimes it feels like a dull ache, and other times it can feel sharp. People often stretch, rest, or ask for a gentle massage to feel better.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I thought sitting like a pretzel was cool until my back gave me a backache award.

I got a backache from bending down to tie my shoes… which is why I now prefer flip-flops.

Uncle Joe says his backache is from “too much awesomeness.” I think it’s from the couch.

I got a backache from carrying my cat around. She claims it’s my “royal duty.”

Dad got a backache trying to prove he could still do a cartwheel. Spoiler: He can’t.

He lifts a heavy box. Ouch! A sharp backache comes. He holds his back and says, "My backache hurts." The backache makes him walk slow. The backache grows when he bends. A friend brings a warm pad and tea. The backache goes away little by little. He smiles and rests.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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