Superar
Example: Ella logró superar todos los obstáculos con esfuerzo constante.
Definition
"Superar" means to overcome or prevail over challenges, difficulties, or obstacles through effort, determination, or skill. It involves successfully dealing with problems or surpassing limits, as in the example phrase where someone manages to overcome all obstacles with constant effort.
Etymology
The verb "superar" comes from the Latin word 'superare,' which means 'to get over, surpass, or conquer.' It is composed of 'super,' meaning 'above' or 'over,' and the verb 'are,' meaning 'to do.' Did you know? The concept of overcoming or surpassing difficulties has been embedded in this word since ancient Latin times.
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"Superar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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