Venciendo (en. Overcoming)

/benˈsjen̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of defeating or vanquishing in a competition or confrontation.
They are defeating their rivals in the tournament.
Están venciendo a sus rivales en el torneo.
Action of overcoming an obstacle or difficulty.
Overcoming his fears, he managed to speak in public.
Venciendo sus miedos, logró hablar en público.
Action of conquering or dominating.
The team is overcoming the adversities of the weather.
El equipo está venciendo las adversidades del clima.

Etymology

From Latin 'vincere', which means 'to conquer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overcoming obstacles
Overcoming difficulties or impediments.
venciendo obstáculos
beating the clock
Successfully completing something on time or under time pressure.
venciendo el tiempo

Related Words

to conquer
To defeat or achieve victory.
vencer
defeated
A person or thing that has been defeated.
vencido

Slang Meanings

Beating the competition.
In the race, he was about to beat everyone.
En la carrera, estuvo a punto de venciendo a todos.
Overcoming an adversity.
After much effort, he is overcoming his problems.
Después de mucho esfuerzo, está venciendo sus problemas.