Supervivientes (en. Survivors)

/superbiˈβjentes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who maintain their life despite unfavorable circumstances.
The survivors of the accident were quickly rescued.
Los supervivientes del accidente fueron rescatados rápidamente.
People who remain alive after a disaster or tragedy.
The survivors of the catastrophe shared their stories with the media.
Los supervivientes de la catástrofe compartieron sus historias con los medios.
Those who have managed to continue their existence in adverse conditions.
The survivors of the war faced many challenges.
Los supervivientes de la guerra enfrentaron muchos desafíos.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'sobrevivir' with the suffix '-ente', which indicates an action or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Survivors of a catastrophe
People who have survived a significant disaster.
supervivientes de una catástrofe
To be a survivor
To have the ability to survive or adapt in difficult conditions.
ser un superviviente

Related Words

Survival
The state or action of surviving.
supervivencia
Survival
Quality of surviving something.
sobrevivencia

Slang Meanings

Survivor
In the mountains, it's always said that you have to be a true survivor.
En las montañas siempre se dice que hay que ser un verdadero superviviente.
Leftover
After everything that happened, only remnants of the old life remain.
Después de todo lo que pasó, solo quedan sobras de la vieja vida.