sufrido
/soo-FREE-doh/
enduring
This illustrates the adjective sufrido, meaning enduring or long-suffering.
sufrido(Adjective)
enduring
?Character trait
,long-suffering
?Showing patience through hardship
hardy
?Tolerating tough conditions
,battered
?Referring to an object that has seen tough use
📝 In Action
Mi abuela es una mujer muy sufrida; ha pasado por mucho sin quejarse.
B2My grandmother is a very enduring woman; she has been through a lot without complaining.
Este mueble viejo está muy sufrido, pero todavía sirve.
C1This old piece of furniture is very battered (has seen a lot of use), but it still works.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Like most adjectives, 'sufrido' must match the noun it describes in gender and number: 'un hombre sufrido' (male) vs. 'una mujer sufrida' (female).
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Character
Use this adjective to describe someone who handles life's burdens with quiet dignity and strength, implying respect for their resilience.
When used as a past participle, sufrido translates to 'suffered,' often used to form perfect tenses like 'has suffered.'
sufrido(Past Participle)
suffered
?Used with 'haber' (to have) to form perfect tenses
endured
?In compound verb forms
📝 In Action
Nunca he sufrido tanto calor como este verano.
A2I have never suffered so much heat as this summer.
La decisión había sido sufrida por todos los empleados.
B1The decision had been endured by all the employees.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
The past participle 'sufrido' is always used after a form of the verb 'haber' (to have) to talk about actions completed in the past, like 'he sufrido' (I have suffered).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' Instead of 'Haber'
Mistake: "Yo soy sufrido mucho."
Correction: Yo he sufrido mucho. (Remember, use 'haber' to form compound tenses, never 'ser'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Regular Ending
Since 'sufrir' is an -IR verb, its past participle follows the regular pattern of dropping the -IR and adding -IDO.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sufrido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sufrido' as an adjective describing a person's character?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sufrido' a compliment or an insult?
It is generally a compliment or a neutral, respectful description. When applied to a person, it highlights their resilience, patience, and ability to endure hardship without complaint. It is rarely used negatively.
How is 'sufrido' different from 'doloroso'?
'Doloroso' means 'painful' (causing pain). 'Sufrido' means 'suffered' (the result of having experienced pain or hardship). You might describe a situation as 'dolorosa' (painful), but a person who lived through it as 'sufrida' (enduring).