we are suffering

estamos sufriendo

we are suffering(wi ar suh-fuhr-ihng)

phrase

1. (they are experiencing physical or emotional pain)

a. estamos sufriendo

There's not enough food or water here. We are suffering.

Aquí no hay suficiente comida ni agua. Estamos sufriendo.

2. (we are experiencing illness or injury; used with "from")

a. estamos sufriendo

We are suffering from the same symptoms.

Estamos sufriendo los mismos síntomas.

b. estamos padeciendo

We are suffering from malnutrition because of the scarcity of certain foods.

Estamos padeciendo desnutrición debido a la escasez de ciertos alimentos.

c. estamos padeciendo de (an illness)

We're older, and we are suffering from arthritis.

Somos mayores y estamos padeciendo de artritis.

3. (we are experiencing)

a. estamos sufriendo

We are suffering the consequences of our boss's ineptitude.

Estamos sufriendo las consecuencias de la ineptitud de nuestro jefe.