survival

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BrE /ˈsɜː.vɪ.vəl/ AmE /ˈsɝː.və.vəl/

noun en → es

1 LIVING THROUGH [uncountable] B1

the fact of staying alive, especially in a dangerous situation

supervivencia, sobrevivir

  • survival from something

Collocations struggle for survival · fight for survival

  • Survival in the desert is difficult.

    La supervivencia en el desierto es difícil.

2 NECESSARY FOR [countable] B1

something that is necessary for people to live and be healthy

necesidad básica, elemento esencial

  • a survival of something

Collocations basic survival needs · survival skills

  • Water is a basic survival need.

    El agua es una necesidad básica para la supervivencia.

3 PERSISTENCE [uncountable] B2

the fact of continuing to exist or be used, especially when this seems unlikely

persistencia, continuidad

  • survival of something

Collocations survival of a tradition · survival of an old custom

  • The survival of the castle is due to recent renovations.

    La supervivencia del castillo se debe a recientes renovaciones.