1. Doler
To hurt

2. Doler – to hurt
Doler is a 2-form verb like gustar. We only use 2 forms . Remember? Te gusta la manzana. Te gustan las manzanas.

3. Indirect Object Pronouns + 2 form verb
Doler (o-ue): We only use duele + duelen.
The thing causes the pain….agrees with doler, NOT the person.
So, if the hand hurts me, it’s:
Me duele la mano.
Ind. obj. subject
If the hands hurt me, it’s:
Me duelen las manos.
Ind. Obj. subject

4. It hurts  Me-to me Te-to you
Le-to him, her, you formal + duele el ojo.
Les – to them or
Nos – to us duelen las piernas.

5. Why duele or duelen? If something singular hurts, it’s duele.
If something plural hurts, it’s duelen.
Doler agrees with the body part, NOT the person 

6. Le duele la oreja.
His ear hurts him

7. Me duele el tobillo. .
My ankle hurts me.

8. Le duele la garganta.
Her throat hurts her.

9. Le duelen las piernas.
His/Her legs hurt him/her.

10. Le duele la cara/cabeza. .
His face/head hurts him.

11. Nos duelen los ojos.
Our eyes hurt us.