superar
to overcome
verb soo-peh-RAHR Common
Origin: From Latin superare, 'to go over'.
Also means
to exceed
Usage Note
Superar means to overcome an obstacle (superar una crisis), to exceed a limit (superar el récord), or to outperform someone. The reflexive superarse means 'to better oneself' or 'to surpass one's previous performance'. It is a motivational staple: ¡Supérate! ('Push yourself!').
Examples
"Logró superar todos los obstáculos."
Natural Translation
She managed to overcome all the obstacles.
Literal Translation
She-managed to-overcome all the obstacles
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