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/supeɾβiˈβjente/

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Translation

survivor

Word origin

From super ('above, beyond') plus Latin vivere ('to live'), via sobrevivir.

Origin
Latin
Root
vivere
English cognates
survive, survivor

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralsupervivientes

Examples

.

The only survivor told what had happened.

rescatados .

The survivors were rescued at night.

.

She is a survivor of a terrible accident.

escombros.

They searched for survivors among the rubble.

médica .

The survivor received medical attention immediately.

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This word is part of lesson 89.