misery

[/ˈmɪzəri/]

nounpl: miseries

miséria

1. a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress

She lived in misery after losing her job.

Ela viveu em miséria após perder seu emprego.

2. extreme poverty or destitution

The refugees endured terrible misery in the camps.

Os refugiados sofreram miséria terrível nos acampamentos.

3. a cause of suffering or unhappiness

Chronic pain is a constant misery for him.

A dor crônica é uma miséria constante para ele.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

miséria

most common term for both emotional distress and poverty

São Paulo

sofrimento

often used for emotional suffering specifically

Portugal

miséria

standard term, used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

sofrência

colloquial, emphasizes the suffering aspect

put someone out of their misery - acabar com o sofrimento de alguém

love makes the world go round (despite misery) - o amor conquista tudo

misery loves company - a miséria ama a companhia

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