sufrió
“sufrió” means “suffered” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
suffered, went through
Also: endured
📝 In Action
Ella sufrió mucho por la pérdida de su mascota.
A2She suffered a lot over the loss of her pet.
El equipo sufrió una derrota inesperada ayer.
B1The team suffered an unexpected defeat yesterday.
¿Usted sufrió algún daño en el accidente?
B1Did you (formal) suffer any damage in the accident?
underwent
Also: sustained
📝 In Action
El puente sufrió daños estructurales tras el terremoto.
B1The bridge sustained structural damage after the earthquake.
La empresa sufrió una reestructuración completa el año pasado.
B2The company underwent a complete restructuring last year.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "sufrió" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: sufrió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sufrió' to describe a completed action?
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The word comes from the Latin verb *sufferre*, meaning 'to bear,' 'to carry,' or 'to undergo.' It shares a root with the English word 'suffer,' making it easy to remember.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sufrió' a regular or irregular verb form?
'Sufrió' comes from the verb 'sufrir,' which is a regular '-ir' verb in the simple past tense (Pretérito). This means the stem (sufr-) does not change, making it easy to conjugate.
What is the difference between 'sufrió' and 'padeció'?
Both mean 'suffered.' 'Sufrió' (from sufrir) is very common and general. 'Padeció' (from padecer) is slightly more formal and is usually reserved for prolonged or serious physical or mental ailments (like chronic illness or deep grief).