stomachache
word
Definition
Pain or discomfort in your stomach area, often caused by digestion problems, illness, or eating something bad.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in conversation. Usually uncountable; say 'I have a stomachache', not 'a stomachaches'. Can also use 'my stomach hurts'. In some regions, 'bellyache' (more informal) or 'abdominal pain' (medical/formal) may be used.
Spanish: dolor de estómagoPortuguese (BR): dor de barriga - dor de estômagoPortuguese (PT): dor de barriga - dor de estômagoChinese (Simplified): 肚子疼 - 胃痛Chinese (Traditional): 肚子痛 - 胃痛Hindi: पेट दर्दArabic: ألم المعدةBengali: পেটব্যথা - পেটের ব্যথাRussian: боль в животеJapanese: 腹痛Vietnamese: đau bụngKorean: 복통 - 배 아픔Turkish: karın ağrısıUrdu: پیٹ دردIndonesian: sakit perut
Example Sentences
He suddenly complained about a stomachache during the trip.
natural
I have a stomachache after eating too much candy.
basic
She stayed home from school because of a stomachache.
basic
Do you know what to do if you get a stomachache?
basic
That pizza gave me a terrible stomachache last night.
natural
If you keep having a stomachache, you should see a doctor.
natural