Superar (en. Overcome)
/supeˈɾaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To achieve something that seemed difficult or impossible.
He was able to overcome his fears and give his first lecture.
Logró superar sus miedos y dar su primera conferencia.
To be greater than something or someone in a particular aspect.
She surpasses all her peers in skills.
Ella supera en habilidades a todos sus compañeros.
To settle the debt or pending obligation.
She finally managed to overcome her debts and live peacefully.
Finalmente pudo superar sus deudas y vivir tranquilo.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'superare', which means 'to go over'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exceed expectations
To achieve more than what was expected.
superar las expectativas
overcome an obstacle
To overcome a barrier or problem.
superar un obstáculo
overcome a challenge
To conquer a challenge or difficulty.
superar un reto
Related Words
obstacle
Something that hinders or complicates progress.
obstáculo
challenges
Challenges that require effort to be achieved.
retos
Slang Meanings
To pass by
I overcame that project without problems.
Ese proyecto lo superé sin problemas.
To jump the wall
It was a strong impact, but I learned to jump the wall of my limitations.
Fue un impacto fuerte, pero aprendí a saltar el muro de mis limitaciones.