no supera
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does not exceed, does not surpass, does not overcome, does not get over, does not pass
/no suˈpeɾa/
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Used to say that something stays below a limit, does not beat or surpass another thing, has not been emotionally overcome, or fails a test or review.
Examples
Con esa nota, no supera el curso.
With that grade, he does not pass the course.
El importe total no supera el presupuesto aprobado.
The total amount does not exceed the approved budget.
El nivel de ruido no supera el límite permitido.
The noise level does not exceed the permitted limit.
La temperatura del motor no supera los 80 grados.
The engine temperature does not exceed 80 degrees.
La solicitud no supera la fase de revisión.
The application does not pass the review stage.
Similar words
no vence
no rebasa
no logra pasar
no excede
no pasa página
no logra superar
no aventaja
no se sobrepone a
no deja atrás
queda por debajo de
Meanings
Usage
Use no supera with amounts, limits, scores, and comparisons when something remains below the mark or does not beat another thing.
Examples
El gasto mensual no supera los mil euros.
The monthly expense does not exceed one thousand euros.
La temperatura del motor no supera los 80 grados.
The engine temperature does not exceed 80 degrees.
Su propuesta no supera a la oferta anterior.
His proposal does not surpass the previous offer.
El nivel de ruido no supera el límite permitido.
The noise level does not exceed the permitted limit.
La ventaja del líder no supera los dos puntos.
The leader's advantage does not exceed two points.
El importe total no supera el presupuesto aprobado.
The total amount does not exceed the approved budget.
Common mistakes
The negative no is dropped, or a plural subject is left with singular supera.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| El gasto mensual supera los mil euros.
| El gasto mensual no supera los mil euros.
|
| Los gastos no supera el límite.
| Los gastos no superan el límite.
|
| Su propuesta no supera de la oferta anterior.
| Su propuesta no supera a la oferta anterior.
|
Similar words
no excede
no sobrepasa
no rebasa
queda por debajo de
es inferior a
no aventaja
Usage
Use no supera for emotional recovery or for failing to overcome pressure, fear, or a difficult event.
Examples
Aún no supera la muerte de su padre.
He still has not got over his father's death.
Después de la ruptura, Marta no supera el recuerdo de su ex.
After the breakup, Marta does not get over the memory of her ex.
El equipo no supera la presión de jugar fuera de casa.
The team does not overcome the pressure of playing away from home.
Aunque recibe ayuda, no supera el miedo a conducir.
Although she gets help, she does not overcome her fear of driving.
La familia no supera todavía lo ocurrido.
The family still has not got past what happened.
El paciente no supera la ansiedad después del accidente.
The patient does not overcome the anxiety after the accident.
Common mistakes
The object is given with an unnecessary preposition, or the phrase is confused with a limit meaning.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Aún no supera a la muerte de su padre.
| Aún no supera la muerte de su padre.
|
| Ella no supera de la ruptura.
| Ella no supera la ruptura.
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| El gasto no supera la tristeza.
| Ella no supera la tristeza.
|
Similar words
no vence
no logra superar
no puede superar
no deja atrás
no se sobrepone a
no pasa página
Usage
Use no supera when the result is failure at an exam, check, review stage, or formal evaluation.
Examples
El candidato no supera la prueba final.
The candidate does not pass the final test.
Si el motor no supera la inspección, no podrá circular.
If the engine does not pass the inspection, it will not be allowed on the road.
La solicitud no supera la fase de revisión.
The application does not pass the review stage.
El proyecto no supera los controles de seguridad.
The project does not pass the safety checks.
Con esa nota, no supera el curso.
With that grade, he does not pass the course.
El prototipo no supera la evaluación técnica.
The prototype does not pass the technical evaluation.
Common mistakes
The phrase is replaced by a limit translation, or the subject agreement is wrong.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| El candidato no excede la prueba final.
| El candidato no supera la prueba final.
|
| Los prototipos no supera la evaluación.
| Los prototipos no superan la evaluación.
|
| La solicitud no supera a la fase de revisión.
| La solicitud no supera la fase de revisión.
|
Similar words
no aprueba
no pasa
no logra pasar
no supera con éxito
queda suspendido
no cumple
Usage
Use no supera with a singular subject. For plural subjects use no superan, and choose the English sense from the object that follows.
Common mistakes
Dropping no reverses the meaning, while plural subjects need no superan rather than singular no supera.
Etymology
From Spanish no ‘not’ and supera, the third-person singular present of superar, from Latin superāre, ‘to go over, surpass’.
FAQ
What does no supera mean?
no supera can mean ‘does not exceed’, ‘does not surpass’, ‘does not get over’, or ‘does not pass’, depending on the object that follows.
Is no supera used for numbers and limits?
Yes. In a sentence such as el gasto no supera los mil euros, it means the amount stays below that limit.
Can no supera mean someone has not got over something?
Yes. No supera la pérdida means the person has not got over the loss.
Can no supera mean does not pass?
Yes. With words such as prueba, examen, inspección, or evaluación, it can mean that something does not pass.
What changes with a plural subject?
The verb agrees with the subject, so los gastos no superan el límite is plural, while el gasto no supera el límite is singular.
Where does no supera come from?
It combines Spanish no with supera, a present-tense form of superar, a verb ultimately from Latin superāre.
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