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"Cifra" is a form of "cifra", a noun which is often translated as "figure". "Superar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to overcome". Learn more about the difference between "cifra" and "superar" below.
la cifra(
see
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frah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (digit)
a. figure
Se dice que su salario anual es de seis cifras.They say that his annual salary is six figures.
2. (quantity)
a. number
La cifra de heridos va en aumento después del terremoto.The number of injured is on the rise after the earthquake.
superar(
soo
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peh
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rahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to overcome
El equipo superó a sus rivales en el campeonato.The team overcame their rivals in the championship match.
b. to go beyond
Te prometo que esta película superará todas tus expectativas.I promise you that this movie will go beyond all your expectations.
a. to exceed
El salario del director supera los dos millones de dólares anuales.The director's salary exceeds two million dollars a year.
a. to get over
Gabriel superó la muerte de su madre gracias al apoyo de su esposa.Gabriel got over the death of his mother thanks to his wife's support.
b. to get past
No podía superar por qué lo dejaría por su mejor amigo.He couldn't get past why she would leave him for his best friend.
a. to pass
Superé la entrevista y me dieron una oferta que no puedo negar.I passed the interview and they made me an offer I can't turn down.
superarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to better oneself
Ella lee tres libros por mes para entender cómo superarse. She reads three books a month to understand how to better herself.
