Sobreviviente (en. Survivor)

/so.βe.ɾi.βjen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual who has managed to continue existing under adverse conditions.
The survivor of the accident recounted his experience to the media.
El sobreviviente del accidente narró su experiencia a los medios.
A person who has overcome a traumatic event.
The survivors of the war live with the memory of the horrors they experienced.
Los sobrevivientes de la guerra viven con el recuerdo de los horrores que vivieron.
Someone who remains present despite adversity.
She is a cancer survivor and shares her story to inspire others.
Ella es una sobreviviente del cáncer y comparte su historia para inspirar a otros.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

survivor of
person who has overcome an extreme situation.
sobreviviente de
survivor to
individual who has gone through a difficult experience and has moved forward.
sobreviviente a

Related Words

survive
to remain alive after a dangerous event.
sobrevivir
resilience
ability to recover from difficult situations.
resiliencia
survival
act of staying alive in adverse circumstances.
supervivencia

Slang Meanings

Fighter
That guy is a true fighter, a survivor of life.
Ese tipo es un verdadero luchador, un sobreviviente de la vida.
Warrior
I have always considered him a warrior, a survivor.
Siempre lo he considerado un guerrero, una persona sobreviviente.