The Present Tense of vencer is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions. For example, Ella vence a su oponente en el torneo. (She defeats her opponent in the tournament.)

Vencer is a spelling-changing verb that changes from c to zc in some conjugations. This verb follows the -cer to -zca conjugation pattern.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Vencer (to overcome) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Vencer generally means to defeat, conquer or overcome, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To defeat or conquer: This is the most common meaning, referring to overcoming an opponent or obstacle. For example, Venzo a mi rival en el juego de ajedrez. (I defeat my opponent in the chess game.)

To overcome a difficulty: It can also mean to surmount or get past a challenge or hardship. For example, Venzo mis miedos y subo al escenario. (I overcome my fears and go on stage.)

To expire or reach the due date: In some contexts, it refers to a deadline or expiration date arriving. For example, El plazo para pagar la multa vence mañana. (The deadline to pay the fine expires tomorrow.)

To bend or curve (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to bend or curve something. For example, Venzo la rama para alcanzar las manzanas. (I bend the branch to reach the apples.)

Examples

Examples of Vencer in the Present Tense

Cada año, mi equipo vence en el campeonato. (Every year, my team wins the championship.)

Cuando vencemos los obstáculos, crecemos como personas. (When we overcome obstacles, we grow as people.)

¿Por qué siempre vences en los videojuegos? ¡Eres increíble! (Why do you always win at video games? You’re incredible!)

El atleta vence a sus oponentes con determinación. (The athlete defeats their opponents with determination.)

Aunque la tarea es difícil, vencemos con esfuerzo. (Although the task is difficult, we prevail with effort.)

Los jóvenes vencen los retos con creatividad. (Young people overcome challenges with creativity.)

En el trabajo, vencéis los desafíos en equipo. (At work, you overcome challenges as a team.)

Cuando venzo mis miedos, me siento más seguro. (When I overcome my fears, I feel more confident.)

Los emprendedores vencen los obstáculos con perseverancia. (Entrepreneurs overcome obstacles with perseverance.)

En la vida, vences o aprendes, pero nunca te rindes. (In life, you either win or learn, but you never give up.)

El equipo vence con estrategia y trabajo en equipo. (The team wins with strategy and teamwork.)

Aunque la situación es difícil, vencemos con actitud positiva. (Although the situation is difficult, we overcome it with a positive attitude.)

Los líderes vencen los desafíos con visión y liderazgo. (Leaders overcome challenges with vision and leadership.)

Cuando vencéis los miedos, descubrís nuevas oportunidades. (When you overcome your fears, you discover new opportunities.)

El atleta vence con disciplina y entrenamiento constante. (The athlete wins with discipline and constant training.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Vencer (to overcome) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.