# Ache vs. Pain vs. Hurt: Most English learners get these wrong!

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Podcast: [Espresso English Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/espresso-english-podcast-201470)
Published: 2026-04-21T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.espressoenglish.net/difference-between-ache-pain-and-hurt/
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