Spanish Conversation · Level 7
87 words
Spanish word
superar
Pronunciation
IPA/supeˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbovercome
Example
Debes superar tus miedos para hablar en público.
You must overcome your fears to speak in public.
More examples
Para mejorar, tienes que superar dificultades pequeñas cada día.
To improve, you have to overcome small difficulties every day.
Core concept
Breaking through a barrier.
Common phrases
superar los miedos
overcome fears
superar dificultades
overcome difficulties
superar un obstáculo
overcome an obstacle
Similar words
lidiar: Manages an annoying or difficult problem in a practical, often temporary way.
afrontar: Confronts a problem head-on and actively addresses it.
vencer: Beats a fear or obstacle decisively, ending its power.
sobreponerse: Bounces back emotionally after a hardship and regains stability.
Definition in Spanish
Ir más allá de un obstáculo o de una propia limitación para lograr algo.
Word origin
From Latin superāre (super 'above' + -āre), the verb shifts from literal passing over to the figurative sense of overcoming limits or obstacles.
Usage tips
- The reflexive form superarse means to improve oneself, while superar normally denotes overcoming an obstacle or surpassing someone.