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Conjugation Chart of “Sufrir” (to suffer) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Sufrir”

The Subjunctive Mood of Sufrir is used to express wishes, desires, or situations of uncertainty or subjectivity, for example: Espero que no sufras por esa pérdida. (I hope you don’t suffer from that loss.)

Sufrir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the regular pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Sufrir in the Subjunctive Mood

Sufrir generally means “to suffer” or “to endure”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To suffer or endure something unpleasant: for example, Espero que no sufras mucho con el dolor de cabeza (I hope you don’t suffer too much from the headache).

To tolerate or put up with: for example, No puedo sufrir sus constantes quejas (I can’t stand/tolerate their constant complaints).

To undergo or experience: for example, Que sufras un buen día (May you have/undergo a good day).

To bear or withstand: for example, Ojalá que no sufras las consecuencias de tus actos (I hope you don’t have to bear/withstand the consequences of your actions).

Colloquially, to dislike intensely: for example, No sufro a los mentirosos (I can’t stand/dislike intensely liars).

Real Life Examples of Sufrir in the Subjunctive Mood

No es bueno que sufras tanto por esa relación. (It’s not good for you to suffer so much over that relationship.)

Espero que nunca sufras una pérdida tan dolorosa. (I hope you never suffer such a painful loss.)

Aunque no lo creas, es importante que sufras un poco para fortalecerte. (Although you may not believe it, it’s important that you suffer a little to become stronger.)

Me preocupa que mi hijo sufra burlas por su condición. (I’m worried that my son will suffer teasing because of his condition.)

Ojalá que nadie sufra las consecuencias de esa decisión. (I hope no one suffers the consequences of that decision.)

Es una lástima que los niños sufran por la pobreza. (It’s a shame that children have to suffer from poverty.)

Dudo que suframos otro apagón esta noche. (I doubt we’ll suffer another power outage tonight.)

Temo que sufráis las mismas dificultades que yo pasé. (I’m afraid you’ll suffer the same difficulties I went through.)

Es imprescindible que todos sufran un poco para valorar lo que tienen. (It’s essential that everyone suffers a little to appreciate what they have.)

¿Crees que los animales sufran cuando los encierran en jaulas? (Do you think animals suffer when they’re caged?)

Desearía que nadie sufra las consecuencias de la guerra. (I wish no one would suffer the consequences of war.)

Es una pena que la gente sufra por no tener acceso a la educación. (It’s a pity that people suffer from lack of access to education.)

Quizás sea mejor que sufras un poco de hambre para bajar de peso. (Maybe it’s better if you suffer a little hunger to lose weight.)

Lamento que sufran las consecuencias de mis errores. (I regret that you have to suffer the consequences of my mistakes.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Sufrir (to suffer) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.