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    Sobreviven (en. Survive)

    /so.βe.ɾi.βen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remain alive in adverse situations.
    Despite the crisis, many businesses survive.
    A pesar de la crisis, muchos negocios sobreviven.
    To continue existing or functioning after a negative event.
    The traditions of the village survive over the years.
    Las tradiciones del pueblo sobreviven a lo largo de los años.
    To overcome challenges or difficulties.
    The survivors of the storm finally feel safe.
    Los sobrevivientes de la tormenta finalmente se sienten seguros.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'survive', which comes from the Latin 'supervivere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    survive difficult times
    Refers to the ability to face and move forward in adverse situations.
    sobreviven tiempos difíciles
    survive stress
    Ability to manage and keep going despite intense pressures.
    sobrevivir al estrés
    survive difficulties
    Alludes to resilience in the face of problems or challenges.
    sobreviven las dificultades

    Related Words

    survivor
    A person who has survived a dangerous event.
    sobreviviente
    survival
    The state of staying alive under difficult conditions.
    sobrevivencia
    to survive
    The act of staying alive or existing after an event.
    sobrevivir

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the struggle
    In this city, everyone survives; it's hard to get ahead.
    En esta ciudad, todos sobreviven, es difícil salir adelante.
    To push forward
    Despite the problems, we continue surviving, giving it our all!
    A pesar de los problemas, seguimos sobreviviendo, ¡echándole ganas!