Sufrió (en. Suffered)

/suˈfɾio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience pain or suffering.
In the war, many soldiers suffered immensely.
En la guerra, muchos soldados sufrieron enormemente.
To have difficulties or problems that cause distress.
During the winter, people suffered from a lack of food.
Durante el invierno, la gente sufrió por la falta de alimentos.
To endure or tolerate something difficult.
She suffered the betrayal of her best friend.
Ella sufrió la traición de su mejor amiga.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sufferre', which means to bear or endure pain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffer in silence
To endure pain or sorrow without others knowing.
sufrir en silencio
suffer greatly
To experience great suffering or pain.
sufrir a lo grande
suffer the effects
To feel the negative consequences of a situation.
sufrir los efectos

Related Words

suffering
State of physical or emotional pain.
sufrimiento
sufferer
A person who suffers or endures.
sufridor
sufferable
That can be endured, even if it is painful.
sufrible

Slang Meanings

To suffer a lot in a romantic relationship.
He is suffering for his ex, he can't stop crying.
Está sufriendo por su ex, no para de llorar.
To have a bad time or to have problems.
At the party, I suffered because I didn't know anyone.
En la fiesta, sufrí porque no conocía a nadie.