sofrência

Portuguese

Etymology

From sofrer + -ência. Doublet of sofrença.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /soˈfɾẽ.si.ɐ/ [soˈfɾẽ.sɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /soˈfɾẽ.sjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /soˈfɾẽ.si.a/ [soˈfɾẽ.sɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /soˈfɾẽ.sja/

Noun

sofrência f (plural sofrências)

  1. suffering
    Synonyms: sofrimento, sofrença
  2. (music, Brazil) a style of music whose lyrics and melodies exalt the feelings of someone who is suffering from love, heartbreak, or neediness.
    • (Can we date this quote?), Silvia Tancredi, “Marilia Mendonça”, in Brasil Escola:
      Famosa por ser a “rainha da sofrência”, por escrever e cantar músicas sobre amor, sofrimento e traição, Marília Mendonça foi um dos principais nomes da música brasileira entre os anos 2015 e 2021.
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  3. (by extension, Brazil) suffering from love, heartbreak or neediness.

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