Sobreviure



Example: Moltes espècies han après a sobreviure en condicions extremes.

Definition


"Sobreviure" means to continue living or existing, especially in difficult or dangerous conditions. It refers to managing to stay alive or endure challenges that threaten survival, as in the phrase 'Many species have learned to survive in extreme conditions.'

Etymology


The word "sobreviure" comes from the Catalan prefix 'sobre-' meaning 'over' or 'above' combined with 'viure,' meaning 'to live.' Together, it literally means 'to live over' or 'to live beyond,' reflecting the idea of enduring or outlasting adversity.

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"Sobreviure" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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