I'm wanting to get a spanish tattoo.

Question

I have gone through a lot in my life and I have survived it all and come out stronger. I would like to sum it all up in one word. How would I say "I have survived" or "I have overcome" in spanish?

Answer 1

Hard to express the present perfect tense with one word. He sobrevivido.

Why not just "superviviente" (survivor)?

You could try some 1st person, past tense words:

vencí (I won, overcame)

If you really want to think ousidet of the box:

The Bible makes an analogy between life and running a foot race in several books of the Bible. Then it talks about the ones who finish the race, the winner, etc. Pick one that appeals to you and tattoo the Bible reference to the verse on you.

for example see:

EC 9:11

Only go that route if you want everyone asking you what your tattoo means.

Bienvenida al foro!

Welcome to the forum!

Answer 2

Rather than victoria, use victorioso - victorious. Then it won't look like some one's name.

and you can also tatto a closed fist on the background or a flag...nobody would think is a woman's name then. - 00813f2a, May 30, 2010

Or even a dove with its wings spread and an olive branch in its beak. - 00813f2a, May 30, 2010

Or better yet a bold eagle. - 00813f2a, May 30, 2010

Ok fine then, I'll tatoo Victoria on my arm and we'll see who gets the last laugh. - jeezzle, May 30, 2010

Wait a second..... - jeezzle, May 30, 2010

Only if her name is maria Victoria :)) - 00813f2a, May 30, 2010

Answer 3

Más Fuerte Que Nunca

Stronger than ever.

Answer 4

VIctoria is a great one because it means victory, but you know...I bet people would think it was a name of someone.

That's the idea - 00813f2a, May 30, 2010

Yeah, but you don't want someone's name on your arm. Would you tatoo Victoria on your arm? Everyone would say Who is that? Your wife? And you'd be like "No it means victory" every time you went somewhere. ;) - jeezzle, May 30, 2010

That is the secret and what gives it a mysterious look. Try tattoing crossed swords with the name instead of a heart, it will leave people thinking. - 00813f2a, May 30, 2010

Answer 5

Triunfo, victoria, conquistador...

Answer 6

Me he superado. I have surpassed myself.