How to Say "long-suffering" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “long-suffering” is “sufrido” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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AdjectiveB2
Showing patience through hardship
Examples
Mi abuela es una mujer muy sufrida; ha pasado por mucho sin quejarse.
My grandmother is a very enduring woman; she has been through a lot without complaining.
Este mueble viejo está muy sufrido, pero todavía sirve.
This old piece of furniture is very battered (has seen a lot of use), but it still works.
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).
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