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"Endure" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "aguantar", and "put up with" is a transitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "aguantar". Learn more about the difference between "endure" and "put up with" below.
endure(
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door
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. aguantar
If you cannot endure the pain, we can give you an anesthetic.Si no puede aguantar el dolor, podemos darle anestesia.
b. soportar
I've had to endure a lot of hardship in my life.He tenido que soportar muchas dificultades en mi vida.
a. soportar
I won't endure any more complaints from you two.No soportaré más quejas de ustedes dos.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. perdurar
Surely this is a friendship that will endure forever.Seguramente esta es un amistad que perdurará para siempre.
b. durar
The band is very popular now, but I don't think their success will endure.La banda es muy popular ahora, pero yo no creo que su éxito dure.
a. resistir
Everyone thought he would die of the disease, but he endured.Todos pensaron que moriría de la enfermedad, pero resistió.
b. aguantar
The prisoner was in a lot of pain, but she knew she had to endure if she was going to escape.La prisionera tenía mucho dolor, pero sabía que tenía que aguantar para escapar.
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put up with(
poot
 
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. aguantar
I only put up with him because his wife is my best friend.Solo lo aguanto porque su esposa es mi mejor amiga.
b. soportar
I don't know how she puts up with those kids whining all the time.No sé cómo soporta los constantes gimoteos de esos chicos.
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