Sufrir
/suˈfɾiɾ/noun
To experience pain or distress.
Did you know?The word 'sufrir' derives from Latin roots meaning to 'carry under', implying a weight of pain or distress that one must endure, linking it to ancient notions of sacrifice.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sufferre
“to bear, carry, or endure, often in the context of pain or hardship.”
Old French
Old French
sofrir
“to endure or tolerate suffering.”
Middle English
Middle English
soffren
“to allow, consent to, or endure.”
Modern Spanish
Modern Spanish
sufrir
“to endure pain or distress, maintaining its connection to bearing burdens.”