sofrimento duradouro
[so-fri-MEN-tu du-ra-DOU-ru]
nounmasculinepl: sofrimentos duradouros
lasting suffering; enduring suffering; prolonged suffering
1. pain, distress, or anguish that persists over an extended period of time
The patient experienced lasting suffering from chronic illness.
O paciente experimentou sofrimento duradouro devido à doença crônica.
2. emotional or psychological torment that is sustained and continuous
War causes enduring suffering for generations.
A guerra causa sofrimento duradouro para gerações.
3. prolonged hardship or adversity
The family endured years of lasting suffering after the tragedy.
A família suportou anos de sofrimento duradouro após a tragédia.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian literature, psychology, and healthcare contexts to describe chronic conditions, trauma, or prolonged emotional distress. It carries weight in discussions of social suffering, poverty, and historical injustices. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, the concept of 'sofrimento duradouro' is often intertwined with philosophical and religious discourse about resilience and human endurance.
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