Practicing not being too literal in translation

Question

As my title says, I am trying to learn to not be literal in translations, so every day I will post a saying in English and ask for suggestions as to how to convey the thought in Spanish. At the end of the day, I will pick the answer that I think most accurately reflects the idea, and I will choose it as best answer for 20 points to the respondent.

Today, I was listening to a song called "I'm still standing". How would you get this idea across in Spanish? From the context of the song, the title means that he has faced adversity and is still able to go on.

Ideas?

Great idea =] - DJ_Huero, Jun 20, 2012

Fantantic! - luisssito, Jun 21, 2012

Yes, a great idea. My favorite I've seen recently. - rogspax, Jun 21, 2012

Very good idea K!:) - rac1, Jun 21, 2012

Answer 1

Todavía estoy sobreviviendo.

Answer 2

Todavía estoy de pié, Aún estoy de pié or Aún/Todavía estoy parado.

Answer 3

Hi, I would translate it as "sigo de pie".

Answer 4

According to your explanation the best phrase should be:

Aún sigo sobreviviendo.

But if you want a translation less literal ,I would say:

A pesar de todo, aún sigo sobreviviendo.

Notice ,I didn´t use "to be" the point is not use a literal translation as much as we can. - luisssito, Jun 21, 2012

I do like yours. with nevertheless added in. Next time I will wait until the next morning before choosing a winner. Please keep playing! - kdrinning, Jun 21, 2012

Answer 5

Todavía estoy fuerte.

Answer 6

Estoy aguantando.

Answer 7

Thanks for the great responses. All responses were accurate, but most were somewhat literal. Since the purpose of the game is to reflect the meaning behind the statement rather than a literal translation, I chose Silvia's answer for the day.

Todavía estoy sobreviviendo. - I'm still surviving.

Please play again tomorrow.

Great job everyone.

Good challenge. Thanks. - gringojrf, Jun 21, 2012

Thank you so much, Kdrinning! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 21, 2012

Answer 8

Estoy siguiendo adelante.

I am continuing forward.