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sobrevivientes

so-bre-bee-BYEN-tes/soβreβiˈβjentes/

“sobrevivientes” means “survivors” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

survivors

Also: witnesses
Nounm or fB1
Spain
A small group of people standing together on a grassy hill under a bright sun after a storm.

📝 In Action

Los sobrevivientes del naufragio fueron rescatados esta mañana.

B1

The survivors of the shipwreck were rescued this morning.

No hubo sobrevivientes en el accidente de avión.

A2

There were no survivors in the plane crash.

Las sobrevivientes compartieron sus valientes historias.

B1

The female survivors shared their brave stories.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • supervivientes (survivors)
  • vivos (living ones)

Antonyms

  • víctimas (victims)
  • fallecidos (deceased)

Common Collocations

  • únicos sobrevivientes – sole survivors
  • sobrevivientes del Holocausto – Holocaust survivors

Idioms & Expressions

  • espíritu de sobreviviente – having a strong will to keep going despite hardships

surviving

Adjectivem or fB2formal
A single green sprout growing through a crack in a dry stone path.

📝 In Action

Estas son las únicas especies sobrevivientes de la isla.

B2

These are the only surviving species on the island.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sobrevivientes" in Spanish:

surviving→survivors→witnesses→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sobrevivientes

Question 1 of 2

If you are talking about a group of female survivors, which article should you use?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sobrevivir(to survive) — Verb
sobreviviente(survivor (singular)) — Noun
supervivencia(survival) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'sobrevivir' (to survive), which comes from Latin 'super' (over/beyond) and 'vivere' (to live). It literally means 'to live beyond' a certain point or event.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: survivantsEnglish: survivorsItalian: sopravvissuti

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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.