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No. 1,088 in Spanish

sufrir

To undergo pain, distress, or hardship.

In a sentence

  • Los atletas sufren mucho durante los entrenamientos intensos.

    Athletes suffer greatly during intense training sessions.

    Here, 'sufrir' implies experiencing physical challenges or hardships, often in the context of effort or endurance.

  • La población local sufrió las consecuencias de la tormenta.

    The local population suffered the consequences of the storm.

    In this case, 'sufrir' means enduring or being affected negatively by external circumstances.

  • Él sufre diariamente debido a su condición médica.

    He suffers daily because of his medical condition.

    Here, the verb 'sufrir' indicates experiencing persistent pain or discomfort.

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