Padecimiento (en. Suffering)

/paðeθiˈmjento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of suffering from an illness or an emotional burden.
The suffering from the illness led him to seek medical help.
El padecimiento de la enfermedad lo llevó a buscar ayuda médica.
Prolonged suffering or pain.
The suffering from the loss of his loved one was very deep.
El padecimiento por la pérdida de su ser querido fue muy profundo.

Etymology

From the verb 'to suffer', which comes from the Latin 'pati' (to suffer).

Common Phrases and Expressions

chronic suffering
An illness that persists for a long time.
padecimiento crónico
emotional suffering
Suffering related to psychological or emotional problems.
padecimiento emocional

Related Words

to suffer
To suffer something negative or painful.
padecer
ailment
Illness or physical discomfort.
dolencia
affliction
Intense suffering or sadness.
aflicción

Slang Meanings

To bear problems.
He is suffering his own burden.
Está padeciendo su propia cruz.
To go through a tough time.
He is really feeling the suffering.
Le está dando duro el padecimiento.