What is the Spanish word for "suffer"?

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

English

suffer

Spanish

sufrir

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Examples of how to use "suffer" in Spanish

English
I do not want you to suffer.
Spanish
No quiero que sufras.
English
I suffer from seasonal allergies.
Spanish
Sufro de alergias estacionales.
English
She suffered a severe headache yesterday.
Spanish
Ella sufrió un fuerte dolor de cabeza ayer.
English
They are suffering after the long journey.
Spanish
Ellos están sufriendo después del largo viaje.
English
He has suffered many setbacks this year.
Spanish
Él ha sufrido muchos contratiempos este año.

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I do not want you to suffer.

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