How to Say "surpassed" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “surpassed” is “superado” — use 'superado' when 'surpassed' means 'overcome' or 'gotten past' a difficulty, challenge, or obstacle..
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superado
/soo-peh-RAH-doh//supeˈɾaðo/
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Use 'superado' when 'surpassed' means 'overcome' or 'gotten past' a difficulty, challenge, or obstacle.
Examples
Hemos superado muchos obstáculos este año.
We have overcome many obstacles this year.
Ella cree que ha superado su miedo a volar.
She believes she has gotten over her fear of flying.
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.
rompió
verbB2general
Use 'rompió' when 'surpassed' specifically means 'broke' a record, limit, or previous best.
Examples
El corredor rompió el récord olímpico en la final.
The runner broke the Olympic record in the final.
Confusing 'overcome' with 'break'
Learners often confuse 'superado' (overcome) with 'rompió' (broke). Remember that 'superado' is for general challenges, while 'rompió' is specifically for breaking records or limits.
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