Spanish word

superviviente

Pronunciation

IPA/supeɾβiˈβjente/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)survivor

Example

Es un superviviente del accidente.

He is a survivor of the accident.

Illustration for superviviente (survivor)

More examples

Como superviviente, contó su experiencia para ayudar a otros.

As a survivor, they shared their experience to help others.

Core concept

Person who continues living after exposure to mortal danger.

Common phrases

  • un superviviente

    a survivor

  • superviviente de cáncer

    cancer survivor

  • superviviente de la catástrofe

    disaster survivor

Similar words

sobreviviente: Person who emerges alive from an accident or dangerous event.
víctima: Person who is harmed or impacted by an event, whether injured or otherwise affected.

Definition in Spanish

Designa a quien continúa con vida después de un evento peligroso o potencialmente mortal.

Word origin

From Latin super- 'over' plus vivere 'to live', composed as a participial form that yielded the Spanish noun superviviente.

Usage tips

  • An alternative form sobreviviente also appears in Spanish usage, and the noun changes for gender and number (el/la superviviente, los supervivientes).

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