Sufrimiento (en. Suffering)

/sufriˈmjento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Physical or emotional suffering.
The suffering he felt after the loss of his friend was immense.
El sufrimiento que sentía tras la pérdida de su amigo era inmenso.
The action of suffering.
The suffering of animals in some laboratories is a matter of debate.
El sufrimiento de los animales en algunos laboratorios es objeto de debate.
Sensation of intense pain.
The suffering he experienced during the illness was terrible.
El sufrimiento que experimentó durante la enfermedad fue terrible.

Etymology

From Latin 'sufferimentum', meaning 'the action of suffering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unnecessary suffering
Suffering that could have been avoided.
sufrimiento innecesario
human suffering
Pain or distress experienced by people.
sufrimiento humano
moral suffering
Distress caused by ethical or personal issues.
sufrimiento moral

Related Words

suffer
To experience pain or distress.
sufrir
affliction
State of suffering mentally or emotionally.
aflicción
pain
Unpleasant sensation that can be physical or emotional.
dolor

Slang Meanings

Agony
To be in an agony of suffering after the breakup.
Estar en una agonía de sufrimiento tras la ruptura.
Scorn
Everyone looks at him with scorn, but he endures his suffering in silence.
Todos lo miran con escarnio, pero él vive su sufrimiento en silencio.