The Present Tense of sufrir is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Sufro de migrañas frecuentes. (I suffer from frequent migraines.)

Sufrir is a regular -ir verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Sufrir (to suffer) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Sufrir generally means to suffer or endure, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To suffer physically or mentally: for example, Sufro mucho dolor de cabeza (I suffer a lot of headache).

To endure or tolerate something unpleasant: for example, Sufro el ruido de la construcción (I endure the noise from the construction).

To experience or go through something difficult: for example, Sufro mucho estrés en el trabajo (I experience a lot of stress at work).

To bear or put up with someone or something: for example, No puedo sufrir a mi vecino ruidoso (I can’t stand my noisy neighbor).

To be damaged or deteriorated (colloquial): for example, Este carro sufre mucho con el calor (This car suffers a lot from the heat).

To be affected or impacted negatively (colloquial): for example, La economía sufre con la inflación (The economy suffers from inflation).

Examples

Examples of Sufrir in the Present Tense

Yo sufro de migrañas cuando estoy estresado. (I suffer from migraines when I’m stressed.)

Ella sufre de ansiedad antes de las presentaciones importantes. (She suffers from anxiety before important presentations.)

Nosotros sufrimos las consecuencias de nuestras malas decisiones. (We suffer the consequences of our bad decisions.)

Ellos sufren por la falta de oportunidades en su comunidad. (They suffer from the lack of opportunities in their community.)

¿Por qué sufres en silencio? Deberías buscar ayuda. (Why do you suffer in silence? You should seek help.)

La economía sufre debido a la inflación y la recesión. (The economy suffers due to inflation and recession.)

Los atletas sufren lesiones con frecuencia debido al desgaste físico. (Athletes often suffer injuries due to physical strain.)

Muchas familias sufren de inseguridad alimentaria en esta región. (Many families suffer from food insecurity in this region.)

¿Cómo sufres las críticas de tus compañeros? (How do you suffer the criticism from your peers?)

Los refugiados sufren mucho durante su viaje hacia un lugar seguro. (Refugees suffer greatly during their journey to a safe place.)

El equipo sufre una racha perdedora y necesita un cambio. (The team is suffering a losing streak and needs a change.)

Ella sufre de depresión desde que perdió a su esposo. (She has suffered from depression since she lost her husband.)

Los niños sufren las consecuencias del divorcio de sus padres. (Children suffer the consequences of their parents’ divorce.)

¿Por qué sufres tanto por esa persona? Mereces algo mejor. (Why do you suffer so much for that person? You deserve better.)

La comunidad LGBTQ+ sufre discriminación y falta de aceptación. (The LGBTQ+ community suffers discrimination and lack of acceptance.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Sufrir (to suffer) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.