surpass

surpass(
suhr
-
pahs
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. superar
Our school surpassed all the rest at the track and field competition.Nuestra escuela superó a todas las demás en la competencia de atletismo.
b. aventajar
Valerie surpasses everyone with her mathematical knowledge.Valerie aventaja a todos en lo que a conocimientos matemáticos se refiere.
a. superarse
You have surpassed yourself with this cake.Con este pastel te has superado a ti misma.
a. superar
The movie really surpassed my expectations.La película verdaderamente superó mis expectativas.
b. sobrepasar
My accountant said that fixed expenses should not surpass 50% of my income.El contador me dijo que mis gastos fijos no deben sobrepasar el 50% de mis ingresos.
c. rebasar
Drew has already surpassed the record set in 1985, and he's only in his first year on the team.Drew ya rebasó el récord establecido en 1985, y es solo su primer año en el equipo.
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