Translation
to overcome, to surpass
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Word origin
From Latin superare ('to rise above, overcome'), from super ('above, over'). The same root gives English 'super' and 'superior'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- superare
- English cognates
- super, superior
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | supero | superé | superaba | superaré | superaría |
| tú | superas | superaste | superabas | superarás | superarías |
| él/ella/ud. | supera | superó | superaba | superará | superaría |
| nos. | superamos | superamos | superábamos | superaremos | superaríamos |
| vos. | superáis | superasteis | superabais | superaréis | superaríais |
| ellos/uds. | superan | superaron | superaban | superarán | superarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | supere | superara | superase |
| tú | superes | superaras | superases |
| él/ella/ud. | supere | superara | superase |
| nos. | superemos | superáramos | superásemos |
| vos. | superéis | superarais | superaseis |
| ellos/uds. | superen | superaran | superasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | supera |
| ud. | supere |
| nosotros | superemos |
| vosotros | superad |
| uds. | superen |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- superando
- Past participle
- superado
Examples
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You have to overcome your fears.
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She surpasses everyone at mathematics.
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We are going to get through this situation together.
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The price must not exceed one hundred euros.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 12: superar, sincero, protección and 6 more words.