Sofridas

Sofridas is a term that occurs in Portuguese-language texts as the feminine plural form of the adjective sofrido, and more rarely as a noun phrase. The primary sense is descriptive: sofridas means “women who have suffered” or “those who have endured hardship.” As a noun used descriptively, it can designate a group characterized by hardship in literary or historical narratives, although it is not a standard ethnonym or official designation in mainstream sources.

Etymology and grammar: derived from sofrer “to suffer,” with the past participle sofrido and the feminine plural sofridas. In modern Portuguese, it is primarily used as an adjective; as a noun, it appears mainly in stylistic or rhetorical contexts.

Usage and context: In literature and journalism, sofridas may be used to foreground gendered experiences of suffering, oppression, or resilience. It can carry connotations of empathy and solidarity, particularly in discussions about social hardship affecting women. It is not a fixed label for a defined community.

Examples: “as mulheres sofridas da região” (the suffering women of the region); “um símbolo de perseverança entre as sofridas de nossa cidade” (a symbol of perseverance among the suffering women of our city).

See also: sofrimento, sofrer, resistência, feminismo, literatura portuguesa.

Notes: The term is not widely cataloged as a separate ethnographic or cultural group in major reference works; its use is primarily descriptive and literary. If you meant a specific organization, region, or title named Sofridas, additional context would help refine the entry.