Padecen (en. Suffer)

/pa.ðe.θen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To suffer from an illness or negative condition.
Many elderly people suffer from arthritis.
Muchos ancianos padecen de artritis.
To experience emotional difficulties or sufferings.
Children in war situations endure a lot of stress.
Los niños en situaciones de guerra padecen mucho estrés.
To live with an adverse situation.
Communities living in poverty suffer many injustices.
Las comunidades que viven en la pobreza padecen muchas injusticias.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'pati', which means to suffer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffer in silence
Suffering without others knowing.
padecer en silencio
endure the unspeakable
Going through an extremely tough or difficult experience.
padecer lo indecible

Related Words

suffering
The state of suffering or being ill.
padecimiento
sufferable
That can be the subject of suffering or pain.
padecible

Slang Meanings

To have a rough time
Today I'm having a rough time at work; it was a horrible day.
Hoy estoy padeciendo en el trabajo, fue un día horrible.
To be in trouble
When I have no money, I suffer a lot.
Cuando no tengo dinero, padezco un montón.