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supervivencia

soo-per-vee-VEN-seeah

survival?The state of continuing to live or exist.

Also:endurance?Focusing on lasting through a difficult time.,persistence?Referring to continued existence, especially of a tradition or entity.

📝 In Action

La escasez de agua puso en peligro la supervivencia de la colonia.

The lack of water put the colony's survival in danger.

El instinto de supervivencia nos obliga a buscar refugio.

The instinct of survival forces us to seek shelter.

La pequeña empresa luchaba por su supervivencia en el mercado.

The small company was fighting for its survival in the market.

Word Connections

Synonyms

subsistencia (subsistence)
persistencia (persistence)

Antonyms

muerte (death)
extinción (extinction)

Common Collocations

lucha por la supervivencia – struggle for survival
técnicas de supervivencia – survival techniques
instinto de supervivencia – survival instinct

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Pattern

Most Spanish nouns that end in -encia (like 'supervivencia' or 'paciencia') are feminine, so they always use the articles 'la' or 'una'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong preposition

Mistake: "Luchar a la supervivencia (Fighting *to* survival)"

Correction: Luchar por la supervivencia (Fighting *for* survival). Spanish uses 'por' to show the goal or objective of the fight.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

This word is often used in serious or dramatic contexts, whether talking about a person lost in the wilderness or a business facing financial ruin.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: supervivencia

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase best describes the meaning of 'lucha por la supervivencia'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

sobrevivir(to survive) - verb

superviviente(survivor) - noun/adjective

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').