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English to Spanish Dictionary

prevail Meaning in Spanish (prevail significado en español)

prevalecer, imperar, persuadir
prevalecer in English:prevail
Phonetic:prevaleser
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de prevail en español es prevalecer, imperar, persuadir. (Ser generalizado o actual en un área particular o en un momento particular.)

Definitions of Prevail

  1. 1
    verb
    imperar

    To be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time.

    Ser generalizado o actual en un área particular o en un momento particular.

  2. 2

  3. 3
    verb
    prevalecer

    To prove more powerful or superior, especially in a contest or struggle.

    Ser más poderoso o superior, especialmente en una contienda o lucha.

  4. 4
    verb
    persuadir

    To persuade someone to do something, often after some resistance.

    Convencer a alguien para que haga algo, a menudo después de cierta resistencia.

Example Sentences

formal

“Justice will eventually prevail.”

La justicia prevalecerá finalmente.

general

“The custom still prevails in some rural areas.”

La costumbre todavía impera en algunas áreas rurales.

casual

“He prevailed upon his father to let him go.”

Persuadió a su padre para que lo dejara ir.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseprevailed
nounprevalence
adjectiveprevailing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

prevail againstcollocation

To win or be victorious against an opponent or difficulty.

prevail uponphrasal_verb

To persuade someone to do something.

prevail overcollocation

To gain mastery or victory over something or someone.