padecer
suffer
Sentir dolor, sufrimiento o molestia por una enfermedad o situación difícil.
Word: padecer
Meaning:
The Spanish verb padecer means "to suffer" or "to endure" something, usually referring to pain, illness, hardship, or an unpleasant condition. It implies experiencing negative effects or difficulties over a period of time.
Explanation:
- Padecer is a regular verb in the -er conjugation group.
- It is often used in contexts related to physical or emotional suffering, illness, or hardship.
- Can be used both in a literal health sense and in a more figurative or emotional sense.
Examples:
- Ella padece de asma.
(She suffers from asthma.) - El país padece de pobreza.
(The country suffers from poverty.)
Synonyms:
- sufrir (to suffer)
- soportar (to endure, to bear)
- aguantar (to endure, tolerate)
Antonyms:
- gozar (to enjoy)
- disfrutar (to enjoy)
- experimentar bienestar (to experience well-being)
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Examples
Ella padece alergias estacionales cada primavera.verb
She suffers from seasonal allergies every spring.
Mi hermano padece de asma cuando hace frío.verb
My brother suffers from asthma when it is cold.
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