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sufrir Preterite Conjugation

sufrirto suffer

B1regular -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

The preterite of sufrir is regular: sufrí, sufriste, sufrió, sufrimos, sufristeis, sufrieron.

sufrir Preterite Forms

yosufrí
sufriste
él/ella/ustedsufrió
nosotrossufrimos
vosotrossufristeis
ellos/ellas/ustedessufrieron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite for a specific instance of suffering or a hardship that has a defined end point, such as a one-time injury or a completed crisis.

Notes on sufrir in the Preterite

Sufrir is fully regular in the preterite. The 'nosotros' form (sufrimos) is identical to the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Ayer sufrí un pequeño accidente en la cocina.

    Yesterday I suffered a small accident in the kitchen.

    yo

  • El equipo sufrió una derrota inesperada el domingo.

    The team suffered an unexpected defeat on Sunday.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ellos sufrieron mucho durante el viaje.

    They suffered a lot during the trip.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'sufrió' for the 'yo' form.

    Correct: sufrí

    Why: Learners often mix up the first-person and third-person singular endings in the preterite.

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