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sofrimento profundo

[so.fri.MEN.tu pro.FUN.du]
nounmasculinepl: sofrimentos profundos
deep suffering
1. intense, profound emotional or physical pain that affects someone deeply
After the loss of his son, he experienced deep suffering that lasted for years.
Após a perda de seu filho, ele experimentou sofrimento profundo que durou anos.
2. a state of extreme anguish or distress affecting the core of one's being
The trauma caused her deep suffering that required professional help.
O trauma causou-lhe sofrimento profundo que exigiu ajuda profissional.
Synonyms
dor profundaangústia extremapesar intensotortura emocionalagonia
Antonyms
alegriafelicidadebem-estarcontentamentopaz interior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sofrimento profundo
standard usage
São Paulo
sofrimento profundo
common in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
sofrimento profundo
formal and literary usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

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sofrer no silêncio
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