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superación

self-improvement

noun soo-peh-rah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

overcoming

Usage Note

Superación conveys the act of surpassing a previous limit or difficulty — personal growth, overcoming obstacles, self-betterment. Superación personal is a ubiquitous phrase in motivational contexts across Latin America and Spain. It derives from superar (to overcome/surpass); the related noun superación de obstáculos (overcoming obstacles) is common in formal writing.

Examples

"Su superación personal fue un ejemplo para toda la comunidad."

Natural Translation

Her self-improvement was an example for the whole community.

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