How to Say "hardship" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hardship” is “sufrimiento” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El sufrimiento por la pérdida de su mascota fue inmenso.
The suffering over the loss of his pet was immense.
Dicen que el sufrimiento nos hace más fuertes.
They say that hardship makes us stronger.
Hay que evitar el sufrimiento innecesario en la vida.
One must avoid unnecessary suffering in life.
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.
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.
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