Sufre (en. Suffers)

/'sufre/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel physical or emotional pain.
She suffers a lot since she lost her pet.
Ella sufre mucho desde que perdió a su mascota.
To suffer from an illness or condition.
He has suffered from asthma since he was a child.
Él sufre de asma desde niño.
To tolerate or endure something difficult.
He endures criticism without complaining.
Sufre las críticas sin quejarse.

Etymology

From Latin 'sufferĕre', which means 'to sustain' or 'to bear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffer in silence
Suffering without externalizing the pain.
sufre en silencio
do not suffer anymore
Do not cry or worry anymore about something.
no sufras más
he who does not suffer, does not live
Suffering is part of the human experience.
quien no sufre, no vive

Related Words

suffering
State of feeling pain or distress.
sufrimiento
sufferer
A person who suffers.
sufridor
suffering
One who is in a state of suffering.
sufriente

Slang Meanings

To suffer a lot due to a complicated romantic situation.
You're suffering over that girl, right?
Estás sufriendo por esa chica, ¿verdad?
To be very tired or exhausted.
After the party, I'm suffering from a hangover.
Después de la fiesta, estoy sufriendo la resaca.