Superarlos

Superarlos is the non-finite form of the Spanish verb superar with a clitic pronoun los attached, indicating a direct object in masculine plural. In use, it means to overcome or surpass them, often appearing in constructions such as Tenemos que superarlos or Es importante aprender a superarlos. The pronoun must agree with the noun it replaces in gender and number, yielding forms like superarlos (masculine plural), superarlas (feminine plural), superarlo (masculine singular), or superarla (feminine singular).

Etymology and scope: superar comes from Latin superare, meaning to rise above or overcome. In Spanish, it is a transitive verb widely used across domains such as personal development, education, sports, and politics. The attached pronoun form is common when the infinitive or gerund functions as a complement of another verb, as in Quiero superarlos or Vamos a superarlo. The gerund form with a attached pronoun is superándolos or superándolas, with an accent to preserve the original stress.

Grammatical notes: Besides the infinitive with attached pronoun, superar also appears in finite forms (los superó, la superaron) where the pronoun typically precedes the conjugated verb. The pronominal reflexive form superarse means to improve oneself or to surpass one’s own previous level, as in Me estoy superando.

Related terms and usage: The noun superación denotes the act or process of overcoming, while superable means capable of being overcome. Common synonyms include vencer, sobreponerse, and superar obstáculos; antonyms include fracasar and rendirse. Examples illustrate the verb’s broad applicability to overcoming fears, difficulties, rivals, or limitations.