Superar
Example: Vaig superar les dificultats amb molta paciència i esforç.
Definition
"Superar" means to overcome or successfully deal with difficulties, challenges, or obstacles, often by applying effort, patience, or skill. For example, in the phrase 'Vaig superar les dificultats amb molta paciència i esforç,' it refers to overcoming difficulties with patience and effort.
Etymology
The Catalan verb "superar" comes from the Latin word 'superare,' which means 'to surpass' or 'to overcome.' The Latin root combines 'super,' meaning 'above' or 'beyond,' with 'are,' a verb ending. Did you know? The concept of 'superar' has been used metaphorically since ancient times to describe going beyond limits or obstacles.
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"Superar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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