sobrevivientes
/so-bre-bee-BYEN-tes/
survivors
Sobrevivientes: People who remain alive and together after a difficult event.
sobrevivientes(noun)
survivors
?people who remain alive after an event
witnesses
?used figuratively for those who lived through an era
📝 In Action
Los sobrevivientes del naufragio fueron rescatados esta mañana.
B1The survivors of the shipwreck were rescued this morning.
No hubo sobrevivientes en el accidente de avión.
A2There were no survivors in the plane crash.
Las sobrevivientes compartieron sus valientes historias.
B1The female survivors shared their brave stories.
💡 Grammar Points
Group Gender
Use 'los' for a group of men or a mixed group, and 'las' only if the entire group is female.
One vs. Many
To talk about just one person, remove the 's' at the end to get 'sobreviviente'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'vivos'
Mistake: "Using 'sobrevivientes' just to say people are alive."
Correction: Use 'sobrevivientes' specifically when people have escaped a danger or a disaster.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Super' Alternative
In Spain, you will often hear 'supervivientes' instead. Both are correct, but 'sobrevivientes' is more common in Latin America.
Sobrevivientes: Describing things, like this plant, that continue to exist despite harsh conditions.
📝 In Action
Estas son las únicas especies sobrevivientes de la isla.
B2These are the only surviving species on the island.
💡 Grammar Points
Placement
As a describing word, it usually comes after the thing you are describing.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sobrevivientes
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about a group of female survivors, which article should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'sobrevivientes' and 'supervivientes'?
Not in meaning! Both mean 'survivors.' 'Supervivientes' is much more common in Spain, while 'sobrevivientes' is the standard choice in most of Latin America.
Can I use this for animals?
Yes! You can use it for any living being that has made it through a dangerous situation.