What does "subsistir" mean in English?

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Spanish

subsistir

English

to subsist

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Alternative translations of "subsistir"

to survive
to exist
to endure
to persist

Examples of how to use "subsistir" in Spanish

Spanish
Subsisten con muy pocos recursos.
English
They survive with very few resources.
Spanish
La cultura local subsiste en el valle.
English
The local culture persists in the valley.
Spanish
Durante años, la familia subsistió con poco.
English
For years, the family managed with little.
Spanish
Antes, la comunidad subsistía gracias al río.
English
Before, the community subsisted thanks to the river.
Spanish
Esa especie subsistirá en condiciones favorables.
English
That species will survive in favorable conditions.

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Subsisten con muy pocos recursos.

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