sofrimento intenso

[so.fri.MEN.tu in.TEN.su]

noun phrasemasculinepl: sofrimentos intensos

intense suffering

1. severe physical or emotional pain; acute agony or distress

She endured intense suffering after the accident.

Ela suportou sofrimento intenso após o acidente.

2. extreme hardship or anguish experienced over a period of time

The war caused intense suffering for the civilian population.

A guerra causou sofrimento intenso para a população civil.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sofrimento intenso

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

sofrimento intenso

common usage, may be colloquially shortened to 'sofrimento bravo'

São Paulo

sofrimento intenso

standard formal usage

Portugal

sofrimento intenso

standard usage; alternative 'dor profunda' also common

passar por sofrimento intenso (to go through intense suffering)

causar sofrimento intenso (to cause intense suffering)

aliviar o sofrimento intenso (to alleviate intense suffering)

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