How to Say "to transcend" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to transcend” is “trascender” — B2 level.
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verbB2
going beyond limits
Examples
Su música trasciende todas las fronteras.
His music transcends all borders.
Este es un problema que trasciende lo personal.
This is a problem that goes beyond what is personal.
El legado del artista trascendió en el tiempo.
The artist's legacy had a lasting impact over time.
The Stem Change
This verb is a 'boot verb,' meaning the 'e' changes to 'ie' in the present tense for everyone except 'we' and 'you all' (nosotros/vosotros).
Using it with 'a'
When you want to say something leaked 'to' a group or place, use the word 'a' (e.g., trascender a la prensa).
Regular vs. Irregular
Mistake: “yo trascendo”
Correction: yo trasciendo (the 'e' needs to change to 'ie' in the present tense).
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