Grice e Masci

 

Yes, the Italian adjective 

dolorifico has a clear root in Latin and a direct cognate in English.

Latin Root

The word is derived from the Latin term dolōrificus. It is a compound word formed from: 

• dolor: Meaning "pain" or "grief," which itself comes from the Latin verb dolere ("to feel pain" or "to suffer").
• -ficus: A suffix derived from the verb facere ("to make" or "to cause").
  Together, the root literally means "causing pain". 

English Cognate

The direct English cognate is dolorific. 

• Definition: It is used, primarily in medical or poetic contexts, to describe something that causes pain or grief.
• History: It was borrowed into English from Latin in the mid-1600s. 

Related Terms

Other words sharing the same Latin root (dolor) in English include:

• Dolorous: Full of sorrow or causing grief.
• Dolor: A formal or poetic term for physical or mental pain.
• Condolence: Literally "grieving with" someone (con- + dolere).
• Indolent: Originally meaning "painless" (in- + dolentem), it now typically refers to being lazy.