sufrimiento
soo-free-mee-EN-toh
/su.fɾiˈmjen.to/
📝 In Action
El sufrimiento por la pérdida de su mascota fue inmenso.
B1The suffering over the loss of his pet was immense.
Dicen que el sufrimiento nos hace más fuertes.
B2They say that hardship makes us stronger.
Hay que evitar el sufrimiento innecesario en la vida.
B1One must avoid unnecessary suffering in life.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in '-o', which is common for masculine nouns, remember to always use the masculine articles and adjectives: el sufrimiento, mucho sufrimiento.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Sufrimiento vs. Dolor
Mistake: “Using *sufrimiento* when referring strictly to a specific physical ache (e.g., 'Tengo sufrimiento en la rodilla').”
Correction: Use *dolor* for specific physical aches ('Tengo dolor en la rodilla'). *Sufrimiento* suggests a deeper, often prolonged emotional or existential distress, though it can include physical pain.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Causa'
This word pairs perfectly with the verb causar (to cause) when talking about the source of the distress: 'La guerra causó mucho sufrimiento.' (The war caused much suffering.)
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sufrimiento
Question 1 of 1
Which word best describes a long period of emotional hardship and distress?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sufrimiento' only about emotional pain?
No, *sufrimiento* can refer to both physical and emotional pain. However, it often emphasizes the deeper, emotional or psychological distress caused by an event, more so than a simple headache or cut.
How is 'sufrimiento' related to the verb 'sufrir'?
*Sufrimiento* is the noun form of the verb *sufrir* (to suffer/to endure). If you *sufres* (you suffer), you are experiencing *sufrimiento* (suffering).