Confusing the Command

'Sufre' is used to talk about what 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'you (formal)' does right now (Present Tense), OR it is used to give a direct, informal command to 'you (tú)'.

Dual Role of 'Sufre'

When talking about objects or situations, 'sufrir' often means 'to undergo' or 'to sustain,' especially when describing damage or changes (e.g., 'The house suffers damage').

Meaning 'Undergo'

When talking about a specific ailment or condition, 'sufrir' usually connects with the preposition 'de': 'sufre de alergias' (he suffers from allergies).

The preposition 'de'

A very common verb form used constantly to describe experiencing pain, hardship, or difficulty.

'Sufre' is a verb form of 'sufrir' meaning 'he/she suffers' or 'you (tú) suffer!' Learn its uses in present tense and as a command, with full conjugation tables.

sufre

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations