headache
A headache is a continuous pain in the head. It is a common medical condition that can range from a mild discomfort to a severe, throbbing sensation.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I have a slight headache because I didn't sleep well last night.
I have a slight headache because I didn't sleep well last night.
The patient complained of a persistent headache and sensitivity to light.
The patient complained of a persistent headache and sensitivity to light.
This loud music is giving me a massive headache!
This loud music is giving me a massive headache!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Head' + 'Ache'. 'Ache' sounds like 'Cake'. Imagine a giant, heavy cake falling on your head—that would give you a headache!
Quiz rápido
I drank too much coffee and now I have a ______.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: headache
Ejemplos
I have a slight headache because I didn't sleep well last night.
everydayI have a slight headache because I didn't sleep well last night.
The patient complained of a persistent headache and sensitivity to light.
formalThe patient complained of a persistent headache and sensitivity to light.
This loud music is giving me a massive headache!
informalThis loud music is giving me a massive headache!
Clinical research indicates that chronic headaches can be linked to high stress levels.
academicClinical research indicates that chronic headaches can be linked to high stress levels.
The new tax regulations are proving to be a major headache for the accounting department.
businessThe new tax regulations are proving to be a major headache for the accounting department.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
a real headache
a very annoying or difficult problem
give someone a headache
to cause someone worry or annoyance
banging headache
a very painful, rhythmic headache
Se confunde a menudo con
A migraine is a specific, much more intense type of headache often accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity.
Notas de uso
The word is primarily used for physical pain, but it is very common in idiomatic English to describe a situation or person that causes trouble.
Errores comunes
Learners often forget the indefinite article 'a'. You should say 'I have a headache,' not 'I have headache.'
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Head' + 'Ache'. 'Ache' sounds like 'Cake'. Imagine a giant, heavy cake falling on your head—that would give you a headache!
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English 'heafodece', which is a compound of 'heafod' (head) and 'ece' (ache/pain).
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, 'having a headache' is a common socially accepted excuse for wanting to leave a party early or avoid a task.
Quiz rápido
I drank too much coffee and now I have a ______.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: headache
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