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pang

/pæŋ/

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noun

Dolor agudo, sufrimiento

(often in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.

Examples :

"The sudden, sharp pang of toothache made her jump and wince. "

El repentino y agudo dolor de muelas la hizo saltar y hacer una mueca.

medicine physiology body sensation suffering mind emotion

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noun

Punzada, dolor agudo

(often in the plural) A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow.

Examples :

"Seeing her son graduate brought a pang of joy to her heart. "

Ver a su hijo graduarse le produjo una punzada de alegría en el corazón.

emotion sensation mind

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verb

Afligir, atormentar

To cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment, to torture.

Examples :

"The bully's words panged the student's heart with sadness and fear. "

Las palabras del matón afligieron el corazón del estudiante con tristeza y miedo.

suffering sensation mind emotion