Sufría (en. Suffered)

/suˈfɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To experience physical or emotional discomfort or pain.

She suffered greatly after the loss of her pet.

Ella sufría mucho después de la pérdida de su mascota.

To have to endure a harmful or unpleasant situation.

They suffered under an oppressive regime.

Ellos sufrieron bajo un régimen opresor.

To go through a period of suffering or difficulty.

For years, he suffered from a chronic illness.

Durante años, él sufrió de una enfermedad crónica.

From Latin 'sufferĕre', which means 'to endure, to tolerate'.

to suffer first-hand

To experience something directly and personally.

sufrir en carne propia

to suffer for love

To feel emotional pain due to a romantic situation.

sufrir por amor

there's no need to suffer for no reason

It is not necessary to do something difficult or painful without reason.

no hay que sufrir a lo tonto

suffering

State of experiencing pain or distress.

sufrimiento

ailment

State of physical or emotional suffering.

padecimiento

pain

Physical or emotional sensation of distress.

dolor

To be in a bad emotional moment.

Yesterday I was suffering big time because I was dumped.

Ayer estaba sufriendo a lo grande porque me dejaron.

To tolerate something difficult out of obligation.

I was suffering at that job, but I needed it.

Estuve sufriendo en ese trabajo pero lo necesitaba.