Buscar
to overtake
01
adelantar, superar
to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
Dialect
British
British
Example
The car overtook us on the highway, speeding past at a rapid pace.
She managed to overtake her competitor in the final lap of the race.
02
afectar, sobresalir
to affect suddenly and often negatively
Example
A sudden outbreak of disease overtook the village, causing widespread illness.
Un brote repentino de enfermedad afectó al pueblo, causando una enfermedad generalizada.
A fire overtakes the warehouse, threatening nearby buildings.
Un fuego afecta el almacén, amenazando los edificios cercanos.
03
tomar por sorpresa
(of a feeling) to greatly and suddenly influence someone
Example
Fatigue overtook her after the long hike, and she collapsed onto the couch.
El cansancio la abrumó después de la larga caminata, y colapsó en el sofá.
Nostalgia overtakes him while looking through old photographs, bringing back memories.
La nostalgia lo abruma mientras mira viejas fotografías, trayendo de vuelta recuerdos.
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