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sufrir Present Conjugation

sufrirto suffer

B1regular -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present of sufrir is regular: sufro, sufres, sufre, sufrimos, sufrís, sufren.

sufrir Present Forms

yosufro
sufres
él/ella/ustedsufre
nosotrossufrimos
vosotrossufrís
ellos/ellas/ustedessufren

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about current illnesses, ongoing emotional pain, or general facts about things that undergo stress.

Notes on sufrir in the Present

Sufrir is a regular -ir verb in the present tense. It follows the standard pattern without any stem changes.

Example Sentences

  • Yo sufro de migrañas con frecuencia.

    I suffer from migraines frequently.

    yo

  • ¿Tú sufres mucho con el frío?

    Do you suffer a lot with the cold?

  • Muchos países sufren las consecuencias de la inflación.

    Many countries suffer the consequences of inflation.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'sufre' for 'yo'.

    Correct: sufro

    Why: The 'yo' form of present tense verbs almost always ends in -o.

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