trascendió

Trascender is a Spanish verb that means to transcend, to go beyond limits, or to surpass something. It can refer to both physical and metaphorical surpassing, and it is commonly used to describe ideas, achievements, or phenomena that acquire significance beyond their original context. In addition, trascender can imply becoming widely known or having an enduring impact, rather than mere visibility.

Etymology and nuance: the term derives from Latin transcendere, formed by trans- 'across' and scandere 'to climb'. In Spanish, trascender carries a sense of moving beyond ordinary boundaries, whether in knowledge, importance, or influence. The noun trascendencia and the adjective trascendente are related forms that express significance or something that has lasting impact.

Conjugation and forms: trascender is a regular -er verb. Key forms include: present trasciendo, ejecuting forms such as trascendí (yo), trascendiste (tú), trascendió (él/ella/usted), trascendimos (nosotros), trascendisteis (vosotros), trascendieron (ellos/ellas/ustedes). The participle is trascendido; the gerund is trascendiendo. The verb can be used intransitively or with constructions like trascender a algo/de algo (to transcend something or to spread beyond something).

Usage notes: trascender is frequently used in journalism, academia, and literary criticism to indicate that a topic or idea has surpassed its initial boundaries or gained significance. It can describe information that becomes public, a discovery that influences other fields, or a legacy that outlives its origin. Common collocations include “trascendió rápidamente,” “trascender límites,” and “trascendencia.”

See also: trascendencia, trascendente, trascender.