verb

sufrir

suffer

Sentir dolor, tristeza o incomodidad por algo físico o emocional.

Definition & meaning

The verb sufrir has several meanings in Spanish:

To experience pain or distress: This refers to the physical or emotional sensation of suffering or enduring hardship.
To undergo or experience something negative: It is used to describe when a person or object experiences a damaging event or a change (e.g., suffering a setback or sustaining damage).
To tolerate or put up with: It can mean to bear, endure, or permit someone or something that is unpleasant or difficult to deal with.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: It is a regular -ir verb. It is a transitive or intransitive verb depending on the context.

Word origin: The word comes from the Latin verb sufferre, which is a combination of sub (under) and ferre (to carry or bear). Essentially, it means to "carry from underneath," implying the act of bearing a weight or a burden.