Sufro (en. I suffer)
/'su.fɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Feel physical or emotional pain.
I suffer from anxiety every time I have to speak in public.
Sufro de ansiedad cada vez que tengo que hablar en público.
Go through difficult or unpleasant situations.
I suffer from the loss of a loved one.
Sufro por la pérdida de un ser querido.
Endure or tolerate something painful.
I can't keep suffering in this job.
No puedo seguir sufriendo en este trabajo.
Etymology
From Latin 'suffero', meaning 'to endure', 'to tolerate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
suffer in silence
Endure pain or sadness without expressing feelings.
sufrir en silencio
suffer for love
Experience emotional pain due to love-related issues.
sufrir por amor
you don't have to suffer to love
Love should not be a painful experience.
no hay que sufrir para amar
Related Words
suffering
State of pain or suffering, whether physical or psychological.
sufrimiento
suffer
Experience suffering; have an illness or suffer.
padecer
affliction
State of anguish or pain.
aflicción
Slang Meanings
Suffer in an intense way.
I'm suffering a lot with this homework.
Estoy sufriendo mucho con esta tarea.
Suffer over something trivial.
Don't suffer over that movie, it's not worth it.
No sufras por esa película, no vale la pena.