How to Say "suffer!" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “suffer!” is “sufre” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella sufre mucho cuando hace frío.
She suffers a lot when it is cold.
El negocio sufre una gran pérdida este año.
The business is undergoing a great loss this year.
Usted sufre de insomnio, ¿verdad?
You suffer from insomnia, right?
Dual Role of 'Sufre'
'Sufre' is used to talk about what 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'you (formal)' does right now (Present Tense), OR it is used to give a direct, informal command to 'you (tú)'.
Meaning 'Undergo'
When talking about objects or situations, 'sufrir' often means 'to undergo' or 'to sustain,' especially when describing damage or changes (e.g., 'The house suffers damage').
Confusing the Command
Mistake: “Saying '¡Tú sufres las consecuencias!' (Using the indicative form for a command)”
Correction: The informal command is simply '¡Sufre!' (using the third person singular form). The 'tú' form with the 's' is only for stating facts.
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