What is the Spanish word for "grieve"?

Learn how to say "grieve" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

grieve

Spanish

afligirse

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Alternative translations of "grieve"

lamentar
dolerse
penar
sufrir

Examples of how to use "grieve" in Spanish

English
It is important to grieve the loss of a loved one.
Spanish
Es importante lamentar la pérdida de un ser querido.
English
I grieve quietly after bad news.
Spanish
Yo lamento en silencio después de una mala noticia.
English
She grieved for her lost friend.
Spanish
Ella lloró por su amiga perdida.
English
They are grieving the recent loss together.
Spanish
Ellos están lamentando juntos la pérdida reciente.
English
We have grieved many hard moments.
Spanish
Hemos llorado muchos momentos difíciles.

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It is important to grieve the loss of a loved one.

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