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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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