The Spanish verb "sufrir" means "to suffer" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "sufrir" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "sufrir" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sufro |
| tú | you (informal) | sufres |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sufre |
| nosotros | we | sufrimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sufrís |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sufren |
Ella sufre en silencio.
say it EH-yah SOO-freh en see-LEN-syoh
She suffers in silence.
In other languages
- French Elle souffre en silence.
- German Sie leidet schweigend.
- Dutch Zij lijdt in stilte.
Yo sufro mucho calor.
say it YOH SOO-froh MOO-choh kah-LOR
I suffer a lot of heat.
In other languages
- French Je souffre beaucoup de la chaleur.
- German Ich leide sehr unter der Hitze.
- Dutch Ik lijd veel onder de hitte.
How to Conjugate "sufrir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sufrí |
| tú | you (informal) | sufriste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sufrió |
| nosotros | we | sufrimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sufristeis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sufrieron |
Ella sufrió un accidente.
say it EH-yah soo-FREEOH oon ahk-see-DEN-teh
She suffered an accident.
In other languages
- French Elle a eu un accident.
- German Sie hatte einen Unfall.
- Dutch Zij kreeg een ongeluk.
Yo sufrí mucho ayer.
say it yo soo-FREE moo-choh ah-YER
I suffered a lot yesterday.
In other languages
- French J'ai beaucoup souffert hier.
- German Ich habe gestern sehr gelitten.
- Dutch Ik heb gisteren veel geleden.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sufría |
| tú | you (informal) | sufrías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sufría |
| nosotros | we | sufríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sufríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sufrían |
Ella sufría en silencio.
say it EH-yah soo-FREE-ah en see-LEN-syoh
She was suffering in silence.
In other languages
- French Elle souffrait en silence.
- German Sie litt schweigend.
- Dutch Zij leed in stilte.
Yo sufría mucho ayer.
say it yo soo-FREE-ah MOO-cho ah-YER
I was suffering a lot yesterday.
In other languages
- French Je souffrais beaucoup hier.
- German Ich litt gestern sehr.
- Dutch Ik leed gisteren veel.
How to Conjugate "sufrir" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sufriré |
| tú | you (informal) | sufrirás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sufrirá |
| nosotros | we | sufriremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sufriréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sufrirán |
Él sufrirá mucho mañana.
say it el soo-free-RÁ MOO-choh mah-NYAH-nah
He will suffer a lot tomorrow.
In other languages
- French Il souffrira beaucoup demain.
- German Er wird morgen sehr leiden.
- Dutch Hij zal morgen veel lijden.
Yo sufriré el frío.
say it yo soo-free-RÉ el FREE-oh
I will suffer the cold.
In other languages
- French Je souffrirai du froid.
- German Ich werde unter der Kälte leiden.
- Dutch Ik zal de kou verdragen.
How to Conjugate "sufrir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sufriría |
| tú | you (informal) | sufrirías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sufriría |
| nosotros | we | sufriríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sufriríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sufrirían |
Ella sufriría mucho aquí.
say it EH-yah soo-free-REE-ah MOO-choh ah-KEE
She would suffer a lot here.
In other languages
- French Elle souffrirait beaucoup ici.
- German Sie würde hier sehr leiden.
- Dutch Zij zou hier veel lijden.
Yo sufriría el frío.
say it yo soo-free-REE-ah el FREE-oh
I would suffer the cold.
In other languages
- French Je souffrirais du froid.
- German Ich würde unter der Kälte leiden.
- Dutch Ik zou de kou verdragen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "sufrir"
Is "sufrir" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Sufrir" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "sufrir" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "sufrir" means "to suffer" in English.
How do you conjugate "sufrir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → sufro, tú → sufres, él/ella/usted → sufre, nosotros → sufrimos, vosotros → sufrís, ellos/ustedes → sufren.
How many tenses does "sufrir" have in Spanish?
"Sufrir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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