No. 3,638 in Portuguese
sobreviver
"Sobreviver" means "to survive."
In a sentence
Ele conseguiu sobreviver ao acidente graças à ajuda rápida.
He managed to survive the accident thanks to prompt help.
The verb 'sobreviver' is used to indicate enduring or continuing to exist despite a threatening or harmful event.
Todas as espécies precisam adaptar-se para sobreviver às mudanças ambientais.
All species need to adapt in order to survive environmental changes.
Here, 'sobreviver' refers to continuing existence by overcoming challenges presented by environmental shifts.
É admirável como ela conseguiu sobreviver em condições tão extremas.
It is admirable how she managed to survive in such extreme conditions.
This usage of 'sobreviver' highlights enduring harsh situations, emphasizing resilience.
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