Padeció (en. Suffered)

/pa.ðeˈsjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience suffering or pain.
She suffered from severe headaches for months.
Ella padeció de fuertes dolores de cabeza durante meses.
To suffer because of something.
The patient suffered from a chronic illness.
El paciente padeció de una enfermedad crónica.
To endure or tolerate a difficult situation.
During the war, many families went through extreme situations.
Durante la guerra, muchas familias padecieron situaciones extremas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to suffer in silence
To suffer without expressing the pain.
padecer en silencio
to suffer the consequences
To suffer the negative effects of an action.
padecer las consecuencias

Related Words

suffering
State of suffering.
padecimiento
suffering
Experience of pain or distress.
sufrimiento
pain
Sensation of physical or emotional discomfort.
dolor

Slang Meanings

To suffer from emotional problems.
Sometimes I feel like I suffer from anxiety.
A veces siento que padezco de ansiedad.
To experience a difficult situation.
That week I really struggled at work.
Esa semana realmente padecí en el trabajo.