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overcome

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvərˈkʌm; ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

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Spanish translation of overcome

A. vt

  • 2 (overwhelm) invadir he was overcome by fatigue = lo venció la fatiga to be overcome WITH sth (with guilt/remorse) = sentirse* abrumado por algo

B. vi

  • we shall overcome = venceremos

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