English–Spanish

“suffering” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/sufɾiˈmjento/

Example

No puedo soportar tanto sufrimiento.

I can't bear so much suffering.

Illustration for sufrimiento (suffering)

How to say “suffering” in Spanish

“Suffering” in Spanish is sufrimiento.

Long-lasting affliction, physical or emotional, that shapes daily life.

Full entry for sufrimiento: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sufrimiento

El médico trató de aliviar el sufrimiento del paciente.

The doctor tried to alleviate the patient's suffering.

Tips for using sufrimiento

  • The noun often appears in serious or formal contexts (medical, ethical, literary), while casual speech favors dolor or me duele for everyday pain.

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