supéralo
/supeɾalo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase to get over it is supéralo.
The phrase is used to tell someone to stop feeling upset or bothered by a past event and to move on. While the verb superar can mean to overcome a physical obstacle, in this specific context, it refers to the emotional process of moving past a situation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Supéralo is an informal expression used in Mexico.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form supéralo uses the informal tú imperative, which is suitable for friends or peers but may be considered rude if used with a stranger or superior. To use the formal usted version, change supéralo to supérelo. If you are telling a group of people to get over it, use the form supérenlo.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾalo/
Did you know?
- The verb superar also describes the act of breaking a sports record, such as superar el récord.
- Spanish uses the specific term superar el duelo to describe the formal process of grieving a death.
- Adding the word ya to create ya supéralo transforms the phrase into an expression of impatience or annoyance.
Examples in context
- Amo a otro. Supéralo.I love someone else. Get over it.This sentence shows how to use supéralo when someone moves on to a new romantic interest.Tatoeba #10570531 by Seael, translation #10570530 by felidad
- ¡Soy gay! ¡Supéralo!I'm gay! Get over it!This sentence uses supéralo to tell someone to accept a person's identity.Tatoeba #1601124 by teskmon, translation #700345 by aandrusiak
- Fue un error pequeño, supéralo.It was a small mistake, get over it.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo is still upset about a bad grade while Elena tries to comfort him.
- MateoNo puedo dejar de pensar en ese examen.I can't stop thinking about that exam.
- ElenaMateo, fue solo un mal día, supéralo.Mateo, it was just a bad day, get over it.
- MateoEs que me siento muy frustrado.It's just that I feel very frustrated.
- ElenaLo entiendo, pero ya pasó.I understand, but it's over now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
