Superar
Definition
(verb) To overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Examples
“Ella trabajó duro para superar los desafíos que enfrentaba.”
“Tardé meses en superar la ruptura.”
It took me months to get over the breakup.
“Marta logró superar el examen final por un punto.”
Marta managed to pass the final exam by one point.
“Si quiere superar a su hermano, tendrá que entrenar más.”
If he wants to outdo his brother, he'll have to train more.
“Después del susto en el metro, no pude superar el miedo a viajar sola.”
After the scare on the subway, I couldn't shake the fear of traveling alone.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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