vencer (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "vencer" is a verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/benˈθeɾ/ (Castilian Spanish)
/benˈsɛɹ/ (Latin American Spanish)

Translation Options into English

• to overcome
• to defeat
• to conquer
• to win

Meaning and Usage

The verb "vencer" means to overcome, defeat, or conquer someone or something. It can refer to winning in competitive contexts, such as sports or battles, or in overcoming challenges or obstacles in a metaphorical sense.

In Spanish, "vencer" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear slightly more in written texts, especially in formal writing or literature.

Example Sentences

1. "El equipo logró vencer a su rival en la final."
   Translation: "The team managed to defeat its rival in the final."

2. "Después de mucho esfuerzo, pudo vencer sus miedos."
   Translation: "After much effort, he was able to overcome his fears."

3. "Es fundamental vencer las adversidades para alcanzar el éxito."
   Translation: "It is essential to overcome adversities to achieve success."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "vencer" appears in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, reflecting the concepts of overcoming challenges, victory, and success.

1. "Vencer el tiempo"
   Translation: "To conquer time"

2. Meaning: To achieve something before the deadline or to manage time effectively.

3. "Vencer obstáculos"
   Translation: "To overcome obstacles"

4. Meaning: To successfully deal with difficulties or challenges in life.

5. "Vencer la tentación"
   Translation: "To overcome temptation"

6. Meaning: To resist giving in to a temptation.

7. "Vencer la pereza"
   Translation: "To overcome laziness"

8. Meaning: To motivate oneself to take action instead of procrastinating.

9. "Vencer a los demonios interiores"
   Translation: "To conquer inner demons"

10. Meaning: To deal with and overcome one's internal struggles or issues.

11. "Vencer el miedo escénico"
    Translation: "To overcome stage fright"

12. Meaning: To manage anxiety associated with performing in public.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Para hacer este proyecto, necesitamos vencer el tiempo y cumplir con el plazo."
   Translation: "To complete this project, we need to conquer time and meet the deadline."

2. "Ella siempre trata de vencer obstáculos en su camino hacia el éxito."
   Translation: "She always tries to overcome obstacles in her path to success."

3. "Al final, logró vencer la tentación de comer en exceso."
   Translation: "In the end, she managed to overcome the temptation to overeat."

4. "Es importante vencer la pereza si queremos alcanzar nuestras metas."
   Translation: "It is important to overcome laziness if we want to achieve our goals."

5. "Durante su tratamiento, ha aprendido a vencer a los demonios interiores."
   Translation: "During his treatment, he has learned to conquer his inner demons."

6. "Con práctica, logró vencer el miedo escénico antes de su presentación."
   Translation: "With practice, she managed to overcome stage fright before her performance."

Etymology

The verb "vencer" comes from the Latin word "vincere," which also means "to conquer" or "to win." This Latin root is also the source of various cognates in other Romance languages (e.g., "vincere" in Italian).

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Superar (to surpass, to overcome) - Derrotar (to defeat) - Dominar (to dominate)

Antonyms: - Perder (to lose) - Ceder (to yield) - Sucumbir (to succumb)