Portuguese Phrase
Onde te dói exatamente?
Meaning
A direct question asking someone to pinpoint the exact spot where they feel pain. It conveys concern and invites a precise answer, useful in medical or caring contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when a friend, family member, or patient mentions they have pain and you want to know the precise location—whether at the doctor’s office, at home, or in casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ondetedóiexatamente?
Onde
Interrogative adverb meaning 'where', used to ask about location.
te
Second‑person singular object pronoun (informal). It replaces 'you' as the object of the verb.
dói
Third‑person singular present of the verb *doer* ('to hurt'). The subject is implicit (the pain).
exatamente
Adverb meaning 'exactly', placed after the verb to intensify the question.
🗨In Conversation
Onde te dói exatamente?
Where does it hurt exactly?
Dói aqui, na parte de trás do joelho direito.
It hurts here, at the back of my right knee.
✕Common Mistakes
Onde lhe dói exatamente?
In formal contexts the correct pronoun is *lhe*; *te* is informal.
Onde te doer exatamente?
Do not use *doer* in infinitive; the verb must be conjugated to match the implicit subject.
Onde exatamente te dói?
Placing *exatamente* before the verb sounds unnatural; it should follow the verb.
↔Alternatives
Onde é que dói exatamente?
Where exactly does it hurt?
Onde exatamente dói?
Exactly where does it hurt?
Onde dói?
Where does it hurt?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, people often use the informal pronoun *te* with friends and family, showing closeness. In a formal medical setting you would say *Onde lhe dói?* or *Onde está a dor?* Also, adding *exatamente* signals that you want a precise location, which doctors appreciate for accurate diagnosis.