Padeciendo (en. Suffering)

/pa.ðe.θjen.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To suffer from an illness or an adverse condition.
He is suffering from a serious illness.
Está padeciendo de una grave enfermedad.
To experience emotional pain or suffering.
She is grieving for the loss of her pet.
Ella está padeciendo por la pérdida de su mascota.
To suffer the consequences of a situation.
The community is suffering due to the economic crisis.
La comunidad está padeciendo debido a la crisis económica.

Etymology

From Latin 'patiens', meaning to endure or suffer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to suffer in silence
To suffer without others knowing.
padecer en silencio
to endure the unbearable
To suffer a very difficult or extreme situation.
padecer lo inaguantable

Related Words

to suffer
To suffer continuously.
padecer
pain
Sensation of physical or emotional suffering.
dolor
affliction
State of suffering or sorrow.
aflicción

Slang Meanings

To feel unwell
Today I am suffering; I don’t know if I will go to the party.
Hoy estoy padeciendo, no sé si iré a la fiesta.
To have a hard time
Since the relationship ended, I’m just suffering.
Desde que terminó la relación, solo estoy padeciendo.