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    Patir (en. To leave)

    /paˈtir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To suffer pain or anguish.
    She had to suffer from the loss of her pet.
    Ella tuvo que patir por la pérdida de su mascota.
    To experience an adverse situation.
    Many young people have to suffer economic hardships.
    Muchos jóvenes tienen que patir dificultades económicas.
    To submit to something painful or unfavorable.
    The soldiers suffered a lot during the war.
    Los soldados patieron mucho durante la guerra.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'pati', which means to suffer or endure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to suffer in silence
    To suffer without expressing pain or complaint.
    patir en silencio
    to suffer for love
    To experience emotional suffering due to romantic matters.
    patir por amor
    to suffer no more
    To stop suffering or being distressed over something.
    no patir más

    Related Words

    to endure
    To suffer from an illness or condition.
    padecer
    to tolerate
    To accept or endure something unpleasant.
    tolerar
    to bear
    To carry or suffer a burden, physical or emotional.
    soportar

    Slang Meanings

    To have a rough time
    In the exam, I really suffered over the difficult questions.
    En el examen, realmente patí por las preguntas difíciles.
    To suffer like a dog
    Since he started working there, he has been suffering like a dog.
    Desde que empezó a trabajar en ese lugar, patió como un perro.
    To be down and out
    With so many debts, I am down and out.
    Con tantas deudas, estoy patiendo en la lona.