Supervivencia (en. Survival)

/su.per.βi.ˈβen.θja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of continuing to exist, especially under adverse conditions.
Survival in the jungle requires special skills.
La supervivencia en la selva requiere habilidades especiales.
The ability to adapt and survive in a difficult environment.
Animals have developed survival strategies.
Los animales han desarrollado estrategias de supervivencia.
The state of living in critical situations.
The survival of the species depends on its adaptation to climate change.
La supervivencia de la especie depende de su adaptación al cambio climático.

Etymology

From the Latin 'superviventia', which means 'to survive.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

struggle for survival
Effort to stay alive in difficult situations.
lucha por la supervivencia
survival of the fittest
Theory suggesting that only the most adapted individuals will survive.
supervivencia del más apto
path to survival
Process or set of actions necessary to survive.
camino a la supervivencia

Related Words

to survive
Continuing to live, staying alive.
sobrevivir
survivor
A person who has survived a dangerous or traumatic situation.
sobreviviente
loss
The state of not having something that was previously held.
pérdida

Slang Meanings

To survive an extreme situation.
He had to use his ingenuity to achieve survival in that place.
Tuvo que usar su ingenio para lograr la supervivencia en ese lugar.
To be in a difficult position but manage to get ahead.
Despite financial problems, he continues to fight for his survival.
A pesar de los problemas financieros, sigue en la lucha por su supervivencia.