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Dolores
duh-LAW-rihz
Dolores (name) means a feminine given name of Spanish origin, meaning "sorrows," from Maria de los Dolores. Example: “Dolores baked bread every morning for the family.”
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A feminine given name of Spanish origin, meaning "sorrows," from Maria de los Dolores.
"Dolores baked bread every morning for the family."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Dolores.
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What does “Dolores” mean?
The word “Dolores” means a feminine given name of Spanish origin, meaning "sorrows," from Maria de los Dolores.
How do you pronounce “Dolores”?
“Dolores” is pronounced duh-LAW-rihz (/dəˈlɔɹ.ɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dolores” in a sentence?
Here is “Dolores” used in a sentence: “Dolores baked bread every morning for the family.”
What part of speech is “Dolores”?
“Dolores” is a name.
Is “Dolores” a common word?
“Dolores” is an uncommon word in modern English.
