What is the Spanish word for "overcome"?

Learn how to say "overcome" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

overcome

Spanish

superar

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Alternative translations of "overcome"

vencer
dominar
conquistar
sobreponerse

Examples of how to use "overcome" in Spanish

English
She had to overcome many obstacles.
Spanish
Ella tuvo que superar muchos obstáculos.
English
I overcome my fear of dogs.
Spanish
Yo superé mi miedo a los perros.
English
She overcame her stage fright yesterday.
Spanish
Ella superó su miedo escénico ayer.
English
They are overcoming many obstacles together.
Spanish
Ellos están superando muchos obstáculos juntos.
English
He has overcome his bad habits.
Spanish
Él ha superado sus malos hábitos.

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