supervivencia
“supervivencia” means “survival” in Spanish (The state of continuing to live or exist.).
survival
Also: endurance, persistence
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La escasez de agua puso en peligro la supervivencia de la colonia.
B1The lack of water put the colony's survival in danger.
El instinto de supervivencia nos obliga a buscar refugio.
B2The instinct of survival forces us to seek shelter.
La pequeña empresa luchaba por su supervivencia en el mercado.
C1The small company was fighting for its survival in the market.
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Quick Quiz: supervivencia
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase best describes the meaning of 'lucha por la supervivencia'?
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This word comes from the Latin prefix *super-* (meaning 'over' or 'beyond') and the verb *vivere* (meaning 'to live'). It literally means 'to live beyond' or 'to continue living through something difficult.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'supervivencia' una palabra común?
Sí, 'supervivencia' es una palabra de uso frecuente, especialmente en noticias, documentales y conversaciones sobre desafíos, crisis, o temas de naturaleza y biología. Es importante para los niveles intermedios (B1/B2).
How do I know if the noun is feminine?
Since 'supervivencia' ends in -a and follows the -encia pattern, it is feminine. Always remember to use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la supervivencia' and 'una supervivencia difícil').