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padece

[pə-ˈde-sə]
verb
suffers
1. third person singular present indicative of 'padecer' - to suffer from or endure something painful, difficult, or unpleasant
He suffers from a chronic illness.
Ele padece de uma doença crônica.
2. to experience hardship, deprivation, or adverse conditions
The region padeces from drought.
A região padece de seca.
3. to tolerate or put up with something negative
She padeces the pain without complaining.
Ela padece a dor sem reclamar.
Synonyms
sofresuportaaguentaresistetolera
Antonyms
gozaaproveitadesfrutaprospera

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padece
Common usage in formal and literary contexts
Portugal
padece
Standard usage, commonly found in formal writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

padecer do coração - to suffer from heart trouble
padecer de miséria - to suffer from poverty
padecer injustiças - to suffer injustices
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