Padece (en. Suffer)

/paˈðeθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience suffering or distress.
She suffers from a chronic illness that prevents her from working.
Ella padece de una enfermedad crónica que le impide trabajar.
To suffer as a consequence of something negative.
The country suffers the consequences of the economic crisis.
El país padece las consecuencias de la crisis económica.
To hold or endure something difficult or painful.
He suffers in silence with his personal problems.
Él padece en silencio sus problemas personales.

Etymology

From Latin 'pati', which means 'to suffer' or 'to endure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffer in silence
To suffer without expressing pain or complaining.
padecer en silencio
suffer from something
To suffer from a specific problem or illness.
padecer de algo
does not suffer from anything
Has no illness or problem.
no padece de nada

Related Words

illness
State of suffering from an illness or pain.
padecimiento
suffering
Experience of pain or distress.
sufrimiento
pain
Physical or emotional sensation of discomfort.
dolor

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad situation.
That girl is suffering from love.
Esa chica está padeciendo por amor.
To suffer intensely.
After the breakup, he is really suffering.
Después de la ruptura, realmente padece.