Padezco (en. I suffer)

/paˈðez.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To suffer or intensely experience an undesirable condition.
I suffer from insomnia, so I can't sleep well at night.
Padezco de insomnio, por lo que no puedo dormir bien por las noches.
To suffer the consequences of something.
I suffer the consequences of my past decisions.
Padezco las consecuencias de mis decisiones pasadas.
To experience physical or emotional pain or discomfort.
Since the accident occurred, I have been suffering from constant pain in my leg.
Desde que ocurrió el accidente, padezco de un dolor constante en la pierna.

Etymology

From the Latin 'padecer', which means to suffer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffer in silence
Suffering without sharing the pain with others.
padecer en silencio
to suffer from something
Experiencing a specific ailment or disease.
padecer de algo

Related Words

suffering
State of suffering from something.
padecimiento
suffering
Sensation of pain or distress.
sufrimiento
pain
Physical or emotional sensation of discomfort.
dolor

Slang Meanings

Suffering without complaining.
Many people suffer in silence; they do not complain about what they feel.
Mucha gente padece en silencio, no se quejan de lo que sienten.
Suffering for love.
They always say that love is beautiful, but it also brings a lot of suffering.
Siempre dicen que el amor es bello, pero también se padece mucho.