padecer
“padecer” means “to suffer from” in Spanish (health issues or long-term conditions).
to suffer from
Also: to endure
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Él padece de una enfermedad del corazón desde niño.
B1He has suffered from a heart condition since he was a child.
Padezco de insomnio cuando tengo mucho estrés.
B2I suffer from insomnia when I have a lot of stress.
No quiero que padescas más por su culpa.
B2I don't want you to suffer anymore because of him.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I suffer' in Spanish using 'padecer'?
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From the Latin word 'patī', which means 'to endure' or 'to suffer'. This is the same root that gave us the English words 'patience' and 'passion'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'padecer' more formal than 'sufrir'?
Yes, 'padecer' carries a slightly more formal and often more medical or chronic weight than the general word 'sufrir'.
Can I use 'padecer' for a temporary pain, like a headache?
Usually, 'padecer' is reserved for ongoing or chronic conditions. For a one-time headache, you would simply say 'me duele la cabeza' or 'tengo dolor de cabeza'.
Does 'padezco' sound like a 'k' sound?
In 'padezco', the 'zc' sounds like a 'th' in Spain (pah-DEHTH-koh) or a 's' in Latin America (pah-DESS-koh). The 'o' at the end makes the consonant sound hard.