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masculine

/sufɾiˈmjento/

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Translation

suffering

Word origin

From sufrir, from Latin sufferre ('to bear, to endure'), from sub ('under') plus ferre ('to carry'). The same root gives English 'suffer' and 'suffering'.

Origin
Latin
Root
sufferre
English cognates
suffer, suffering

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsufrimientos

Examples

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The war caused immense suffering to the population.

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She wanted to end the suffering of the sick animal.

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After so much suffering, calm finally arrived.

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The suffering of losing a friend is hard to explain.

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He learned to talk about his suffering without fear.

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This word is part of lesson 48.