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suffer in Spanish

suffer in Spanish is sufrir, padecer, penar — suffer means to experience pain, hardship, or distress.

suffer in Spanish

sufrir
verb
(intransitive) To undergo hardship.
padecer
verb
(intransitive) To undergo hardship.
penar
verb
(intransitive) To undergo hardship.
sufrir
verb
(intransitive) To feel pain.
padecer
verb
(intransitive) To feel pain.
adolecer
verb
(intransitive) To feel pain.
sufrir
verb
(intransitive) To become worse.
empeorar
verb
(intransitive) To become worse.

What does "suffer" mean?

  1. verb To experience pain, hardship, or distress.
    "Many soldiers suffered terribly during the harsh winter."
  2. verb To undergo something unpleasant, such as damage, loss, or a decline in quality.
    "The company's reputation suffered after the scandal."
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suffer in a sentence

  • Many soldiers suffered terribly during the harsh winter.
  • She suffered from severe migraines for years.
  • The company's reputation suffered after the scandal.

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What is "suffer" in Spanish?

"suffer" in Spanish is sufrir, padecer, penar. suffer means: To experience pain, hardship, or distress.

How do you use "suffer" in a sentence?

Example: "Many soldiers suffered terribly during the harsh winter." In Spanish, "suffer" is sufrir, padecer, penar.

Are there other ways to say "suffer" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "suffer": sufrir, padecer, penar, adolecer, empeorar.

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