superado
/soo-peh-RAH-doh/
overcome
Illustrating the action of superado (overcome), as part of a compound verb, by showing a figure getting over an obstacle.
superado(Verb)
overcome
?as part of a compound verb
surpassed
?as part of a compound verb
,gotten past
?as part of a compound verb
📝 In Action
Hemos superado muchos obstáculos este año.
A2We have overcome many obstacles this year.
Ella cree que ha superado su miedo a volar.
B1She believes she has gotten over her fear of flying.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
When 'superado' is used with the verb 'haber' (e.g., 'he superado'), it means 'I have overcome.' This form acts like a single unit and never changes its ending based on gender or number.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Core Meaning
Think of 'superar' as meaning to rise above something, whether it's a challenge, a limit, or a personal difficulty.
Illustrating superado (overcome/having succeeded) as an adjective, showing the result of successfully dealing with a problem.
superado(Adjective)
overcome
?having succeeded in dealing with a problem
,moved past
?emotionally recovered
outdated
?no longer relevant (L.A. usage)
,resolved
?a problem or situation
📝 In Action
Ella está superada. Ya no le afecta el divorcio.
B2She is over it (emotionally recovered). The divorce doesn't affect her anymore.
Ese teléfono es un modelo superado.
B1That phone is an outdated model.
El reto fue superado con éxito por el equipo.
C1The challenge was successfully overcome by the team.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
When 'superado' is used as an adjective (often with 'estar' or 'ser'), it MUST change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'superada' (feminine), 'superados' (plural masculine), 'superadas' (plural feminine).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Two Forms
Mistake: "Using 'Ella ha superada' (incorrectly changing the ending with 'haber')."
Correction: When using 'haber' (has/have), the participle never changes: 'Ella ha superado'. When using 'estar' (is/are) to describe a state, it changes: 'Ella está superada'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Recovery
In conversations, saying 'Estoy superado' is a very common way to express that you have emotionally recovered from a trauma, breakup, or difficult period.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: superado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'superada' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'superado' needs to change its ending?
If 'superado' is describing a state or quality (used with 'ser' or 'estar'), it acts like a normal adjective and must match the person or thing (e.g., 'la crisis está superada'). If it is forming a compound tense with 'haber' (has/have), it always remains 'superado' regardless of who is doing the action (e.g., 'ella ha superado').