sobreviviendo y prosperando
/sobɾebibjendo i pɾospeɾando/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'surviving and thriving' is translated into Spanish as sobreviviendo y prosperando.
This phrase is used to describe the process of continuing to live and becoming more successful or healthy after a difficult period. You can use the verb prosperar to mean 'to prosper' and triunfar to mean 'to triumph'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where sobreviviendo means 'surviving' and prosperando means 'thriving' or 'prospering'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase sobreviviendo y prosperando uses the present continuous gerund form to describe an ongoing state or action. If you wish to use the infinitive form ('to survive and thrive') instead of the gerund, use sobrevivir y prosperar. For the verb sobrevivir, you can use the following conjugations: sobrevivo (I survive), sobrevive (he/she survives), sobrevivimos (we survive) and sobreviven (they survive).
How do you pronounce it?
/sobɾebibjendo i pɾospeɾando/
Did you know?
- While prosperar is a direct translation, a Spaniard might say someone is en la flor de la vida to describe someone who is not just surviving, but truly flourishing and at their peak.
- Instead of the abstract concept of 'thriving', people in many Spanish-speaking cultures use the phrase salir adelante to describe the act of overcoming hardship to find success.
- The verb prosperar is not just for human success but is also the standard term used to describe the healthy growth of plants and animals.
Examples in context
- Tenemos que aprender cómo sobrevivir y prosperar en este mundo tan competitivo.We need to learn how to survive and thrive in this highly competitive world.
- Estamos sobreviviendo y prosperando tras la crisis.We are surviving and thriving after the crisis.
- El pequeño negocio está sobreviviendo y prosperando en la ciudad.The small business is surviving and thriving in the city.
- Ella siente que está sobreviviendo y prosperando tras su enfermedad.She feels that she is surviving and thriving after her illness.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their old family business.
- JavierPensé que el negocio cerraría el año pasado.I thought the business would close last year.
- SofíaFue difícil, pero ahora estamos sobreviviendo y prosperando.It was difficult, but now we are surviving and thriving.
- JavierMe alegra mucho escuchar eso, Sofía.I am very happy to hear that, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, Javier, trabajamos muy duro para lograrlo.Thank you, Javier, we worked very hard to achieve it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
