sufre
“sufre” means “suffers” in Spanish (He/She/It/You (formal) is experiencing pain).
suffers, undergoes
Also: suffer!, bears
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Ella sufre mucho cuando hace frío.
A2She suffers a lot when it is cold.
El negocio sufre una gran pérdida este año.
B1The business is undergoing a great loss this year.
Usted sufre de insomnio, ¿verdad?
A2You suffer from insomnia, right?
¡Sufre las consecuencias de tus malas decisiones!
B2Suffer the consequences of your bad decisions!
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence uses 'sufre' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *sufferre*, which means 'to bear,' 'to undergo,' or 'to endure.' It literally combines *sub-* (under) and *ferre* (to carry).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sufre' only for emotional pain?
No. While it is often used for emotional distress ('sufre por amor'), it is also used for physical pain ('sufre de migrañas') and for non-living things experiencing damage or change ('la economía sufre').
How do I know if 'sufre' means 'he suffers' or 'you (tú) suffer!'?
You must look at the context. If the sentence is a statement starting with 'Él,' 'Ella,' 'Usted,' or a non-person subject, it's a statement. If it’s an exclamation or direct address, especially using 'tú' implied, it’s a command.