When you want to say that someone or something continues to live or exist even when things are difficult, you use the word sobreviver. It's like saying 'to survive' in English. For example, if a plant doesn't get much water but it's still alive, you can say it sobreviveu. Or, if someone goes through a tough time but comes out okay, they sobreviveram.
When we talk about the word "sobreviver" in Portuguese, it’s really interesting to see how versatile it is. At its core, it means to survive, to continue existing despite challenges, much like in English. But beyond just staying alive, it can also refer to something like a tradition or a memory that persists over time. For example, you might say "A cultura antiga sobreviveu ao longo dos séculos," meaning the ancient culture survived throughout the centuries. It’s a powerful verb that implies resilience, endurance, and the ability to overcome adversity, whether it's a person, an idea, or an object.
§ Understanding 'sobreviver'
The Portuguese verb sobreviver (soh-bree-vee-VER) is an A2-level word, which means you'll encounter it pretty often as you continue learning. It directly translates to 'to survive' in English. It's used when someone or something continues to live or exist despite difficulties, dangers, or challenges. Think about situations where there's a struggle, and the outcome is to keep going. This word is incredibly practical because it describes a fundamental concept we talk about in many contexts.
- Definition
- To continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
§ 'Sobreviver' in Everyday Talk
You'll hear sobreviver in many real-world situations. It’s not just for dramatic stories; it's used in conversations about daily struggles, news reports, and even at school when discussing history or biology. Here are a few common scenarios:
- News Reports: When there's a natural disaster, an accident, or a crisis, news channels will often report on people or communities that managed to survive.
- Conversations about Health: People might talk about surviving an illness or a difficult medical procedure.
- Discussing Challenges: In a broader sense, you can use it when talking about businesses surviving an economic downturn, or a project surviving despite many obstacles.
Eles conseguiram sobreviver ao terremoto. (They managed to survive the earthquake.)
A empresa espera sobreviver à crise econômica. (The company hopes to survive the economic crisis.)
§ Practical Uses of 'sobreviver'
Let's look at more examples to solidify your understanding. Pay attention to how the word is used in context.
Os animais da floresta precisam sobreviver ao inverno rigoroso. (The forest animals need to survive the harsh winter.)
Here, 'sobreviver' refers to the animals enduring the cold season. It’s about continuing to live through a difficult period.
Ele sobreviveu a um ataque de tubarão. (He survived a shark attack.)
This example clearly shows survival against a direct danger. The past tense 'sobreviveu' is used because the event already happened.
É difícil sobreviver com um salário tão baixo. (It's difficult to survive on such a low salary.)
This usage extends beyond physical danger to economic hardship. It highlights the struggle to sustain life under challenging financial conditions.
§ Common Phrases with 'sobreviver'
You'll often hear 'sobreviver' as part of common phrases. Knowing these will make your Portuguese sound more natural:
- Sobreviver a algo: To survive something (e.g., a disaster, an illness).
- Para sobreviver: In order to survive.
- Conseguir sobreviver: To manage to survive.
Eles fizeram tudo para sobreviver na selva. (They did everything to survive in the jungle.)
É um milagre que ele tenha conseguido sobreviver ao acidente. (It's a miracle that he managed to survive the accident.)
By actively listening for and using 'sobreviver' in these various contexts, you'll find it becomes a natural part of your Portuguese vocabulary. It's a versatile word that perfectly captures the idea of overcoming adversity to continue existing.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing the 'o' at the beginning like in 'so' instead of a short 'o' sound.
- Forgetting to roll the 'r' sound.
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자주 혼동되는 단어
While related, 'viver' is the general act of living, without the specific challenge implied by 'sobreviver'.
Means 'to endure' or 'to put up with', not necessarily 'to continue to live'.
Means 'to resist' or 'to withstand', which is a component of survival but not the survival itself.
혼동하기 쉬운
Often confused with 'viver' (to live), but 'sobreviver' implies overcoming a difficult situation.
'Viver' is general living. 'Sobreviver' means to live *through* something challenging.
Ele conseguiu sobreviver ao acidente. (He managed to survive the accident.)
Similar sounding to the verb 'sobreviver', but it's a noun.
'Sobrevivente' is the person who survives, while 'sobreviver' is the action.
Ele foi o único sobrevivente do naufrágio. (He was the only survivor of the shipwreck.)
Can be confused with 'sobreviver' due to the shared concept of living.
'Viver' is to live in general, without the specific connotation of overcoming hardship.
Eu quero viver uma vida feliz. (I want to live a happy life.)
Sometimes used interchangeably with 'sobreviver' when talking about enduring something.
'Agüentar' means to endure or put up with something, while 'sobreviver' means to continue to live *despite* something.
Eu não consigo agüentar mais essa dor. (I can't endure this pain anymore.)
Can be confused with 'sobreviver' when talking about withstanding a difficult situation.
'Resistir' means to resist or oppose. While survival often involves resistance, 'sobreviver' specifically means to continue living.
As paredes resistiram ao terremoto. (The walls resisted the earthquake.)
사용법
When you want to express that someone or something managed to stay alive or continue existing despite difficult circumstances, sobreviver is the verb you need. It's often followed by the preposition a when indicating what was survived.
Examples:
- Ela conseguiu sobreviver à doença. (She managed to survive the illness.)
- É difícil sobreviver com tão pouco dinheiro. (It's difficult to survive on so little money.)
- Os sobreviventes do acidente foram resgatados. (The survivors of the accident were rescued.)
- Using 'de' instead of 'a' after 'sobreviver': A common mistake is to say 'sobreviver de' when you mean 'survive something'. Remember to use a (or its contractions, like à for feminine nouns or ao for masculine nouns).
- Example of mistake: Ele
sobreviveu daguerra. (Incorrect) - Correction: Ele sobreviveu à guerra. (He survived the war.)
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문The word for 'to survive' in Portuguese is sobreviver. It's a regular -er verb.
Yes, sobreviver can be used for people, animals, and even inanimate objects or concepts. For example: A planta sobreviveu ao inverno. (The plant survived the winter.)
You'll often see sobreviver used with the prepositions 'a' (to/from) or 'de' (from). For instance: sobreviver a um acidente (to survive an accident) or sobreviver da caça (to survive from hunting).
While often used in contexts of danger or hardship, sobreviver simply means to continue living or existing. It can be used in less dramatic situations too, like surviving a long meeting!
Here's the present tense conjugation:
- Eu sobrevivo
- Tu sobrevives
- Ele/Ela/Você sobrevive
- Nós sobrevivemos
- Vós sobreviveis
- Eles/Elas/Vocês sobrevivem
The past tense (preterite) is:
- Eu sobrevivi
- Tu sobreviveste
- Ele/Ela/Você sobreviveu
- Nós sobrevivemos
- Vós sobrevivestes
- Eles/Elas/Vocês sobreviveram
Certainly! Ele conseguiu sobreviver no deserto por uma semana. (He managed to survive in the desert for a week.)
Yes, the noun form is a sobrevivência (survival). For example: A luta pela sobrevivência. (The struggle for survival.)
While sobreviver is quite direct, depending on the context, you might use verbs like 'resistir' (to resist) or 'persistir' (to persist) if the nuance is more about enduring rather than just continuing to live.
Sobreviver itself doesn't necessarily imply thriving. It just means to continue existing despite challenges. You'd need other words to indicate if someone is doing well or just barely getting by.
셀프 테스트 36 질문
Qual palavra significa 'to live'?
'Viver' means 'to live'. 'Comer' is 'to eat', 'dormir' is 'to sleep', and 'beber' is 'to drink'.
Se algo é perigoso, o que você tenta fazer?
If something is dangerous, you try to 'evitar' (avoid) it. 'Gostar' is 'to like', 'aprender' is 'to learn', and 'comprar' is 'to buy'.
Qual destas palavras descreve uma situação difícil?
'Complicado' means 'complicated' or 'difficult'. 'Fácil' is 'easy', 'triste' is 'sad', and 'claro' is 'clear'.
A palavra 'água' significa 'water'.
Yes, 'água' means 'water'.
Se você está com fome, você quer 'dormir'.
If you are hungry, you want to 'comer' (eat), not 'dormir' (sleep).
A palavra 'sol' significa 'sun'.
Yes, 'sol' means 'sun'.
This sentence means 'I want water.' in Portuguese. The word order is subject-verb-object.
This sentence means 'He eats apples.' in Portuguese. The word order is subject-verb-object.
This sentence means 'We like coffee.' in Portuguese. The word order is subject-verb-object-prepositional phrase.
Se você fosse jogado em uma ilha deserta, qual seria sua principal preocupação para ___?
A frase sugere uma situação de perigo onde o objetivo principal seria 'sobreviver' (to survive). 'Comer' (to eat) é uma necessidade para sobreviver, mas 'sobreviver' é o conceito mais amplo aqui.
Apesar das dificuldades financeiras, a pequena empresa conseguiu ___ e agora está crescendo.
O contexto indica que a empresa enfrentou dificuldades, mas conseguiu continuar existindo. 'Sobreviver' (to survive) se encaixa perfeitamente nesse cenário, significando que ela não foi à falência.
Para ___ no deserto, você precisa encontrar água.
A necessidade de água no deserto é fundamental para 'sobreviver' (to survive). As outras opções descrevem ações que se tornam possíveis ou secundárias após garantir a sobrevivência.
Se você 'sobrevive' a um acidente, isso significa que você morreu nele.
Pelo contrário, 'sobreviver' significa continuar vivo apesar de uma situação perigosa ou difícil, como um acidente. Morrer seria o oposto.
Uma planta que consegue 'sobreviver' em condições extremas é muito resistente.
Correto. Se uma planta pode 'sobreviver' (to survive) em condições extremas, isso implica que ela tem uma grande capacidade de resistência e adaptação.
Para 'sobreviver' a uma prova difícil, você deve estudar bastante.
Neste contexto, 'sobreviver' (to survive) é usado metaforicamente para indicar que você passará ou terá sucesso na prova, apesar da dificuldade. Estudar bastante é a chave para isso.
Após o acidente de avião, os passageiros tiveram que ___ na selva por semanas.
The context implies a difficult situation where living despite hardship is the main challenge.
Apesar das dificuldades financeiras, a pequena empresa conseguiu ___ e prosperar no mercado competitivo.
The sentence describes overcoming financial difficulties and succeeding, which aligns with 'sobreviver'.
Os agricultores lutam para ___ à seca prolongada que assola a região.
Facing a prolonged drought implies a struggle to continue existing and functioning.
Para ___ no deserto, é crucial encontrar fontes de água e abrigo.
The necessity of water and shelter in a desert is directly linked to the act of surviving.
Muitas espécies estão lutando para ___ devido à destruição de seus habitats naturais.
Habitat destruction directly threatens the continued existence of species, making 'sobreviver' the appropriate choice.
Mesmo após a grande tempestade, a comunidade conseguiu ___ e reconstruir suas casas.
Overcoming a major storm and rebuilding indicates the ability to continue existing and recovering.
The company survived despite financial difficulties.
He learned to survive in the jungle with few resources.
To survive the crisis, many families cut expenses.
Read this aloud:
Você acha que é possível sobreviver sem tecnologia hoje em dia?
Focus: sobreviver
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Como você se prepararia para sobreviver em um ambiente hostil?
Focus: hostil
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Quais são as qualidades essenciais para sobreviver a grandes desafios?
Focus: essenciais
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The local culture managed to...
He had to get by with very few...
To remain competitive, we need to...
Read this aloud:
Como você acha que as pequenas empresas podem sobreviver durante uma crise econômica?
Focus: sobreviver, econômica
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Descreva uma situação em que a resiliência foi crucial para sobreviver a um desafio.
Focus: resiliência, crucial, desafio
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Na sua opinião, o que é essencial para um artista sobreviver e prosperar na indústria da música?
Focus: essencial, prosperar, indústria
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예시
É difícil sobreviver no deserto sem água.
관련 콘텐츠
nature 관련 단어
à beira
B1On the edge or brink of.
à beira de
B1On the edge of; almost in a state of.
à distância
A2At a far point in space or time.
a favor de
B1In favor of; supporting.
à sombra
A2In an area of darkness or coolness caused by the blocking of direct sunlight.
à volta
A2Around; in the vicinity.
abanar
A2To wave or swing back and forth, like an animal's tail; to wag.
abater
B1To cut down (a tree); to kill (an animal).
Abelha
A2Bee; a stinging winged insect that produces honey.
abeto
A2An evergreen coniferous tree, typically with flat needles.
