Padecieron (en. Suffered)
/pa.ðeˈθje.ɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience suffering or the negative effects of a situation.
They suffered the consequences of the war.
Ellos padecieron las consecuencias de la guerra.
To suffer due to an illness or problem.
Many suffered from the epidemic during the winter.
Muchos padecieron de la epidemia durante el invierno.
To endure physical or emotional pain.
He suffered the loss of his friend.
Él padeció la pérdida de su amigo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'padecer', composed of 'patior' which means to suffer.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to suffer from vision problems
To suffer from eye problems or diseases.
padecer de la vista
to suffer from anxiety
To suffer due to anxiety issues.
padecer su ansiedad
not to suffer from something
Not to suffer from a specific illness or ailment.
no padecer de algo
Related Words
to suffer
To suffer something, typically an illness or pain.
padecer
to suffer
To experience pain or suffering.
sufrir
to tolerate
To endure something difficult or painful.
tolerar
Slang Meanings
To suffer a bad streak
Since he lost his job, he has been suffering a bad streak.
Desde que perdió el empleo, ha estado padeciendo una mala racha.
To suffer for love
She has suffered for love, but she keeps searching for happiness.
Ella ha padecido por amor, pero sigue buscando la felicidad.