What is the Spanish word for "prevail"?

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

English

prevail

Spanish

prevalecer

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Alternative translations of "prevail"

triunfar
predominar
imperar
sobresalir

Examples of how to use "prevail" in Spanish

English
Justice will ultimately prevail over evil.
Spanish
La justicia prevaldrá finalmente sobre el mal.
English
Good ideas often prevail in meetings.
Spanish
Las buenas ideas suelen prevalecer en las reuniones.
English
Hope prevailed after the long night.
Spanish
La esperanza prevaleció después de la larga noche.
English
She is prevailing against the difficulties.
Spanish
Ella está prevaleciendo ante las dificultades.
English
They have prevailed through hard work.
Spanish
Han prevalecido gracias al trabajo duro.

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