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"Super" is a form of "super", an adjective which is often translated as "estupendo". "Superb" is an adjective which is often translated as "magnífico". Learn more about the difference between "super" and "superb" below.
super(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (excellent)
d. bárbaro (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Paco is a super guitar player.Paco es un guitarrista bárbaro.
e. chévere (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
There are some super prizes to be won.Se están ofreciendo unos premios chéveres.
f. padre (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
We're going to Acapulco on vacation. - How super!Nos vamos a Acapulco de vacaciones. - ¡Qué padre!
g. macanudo (colloquial) (Central America) (Southern Cone) (Venezuela)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Venezuela
I just got a job! - That is super news!¡Acabo de conseguir un trabajo! - ¡Qué noticias macanudas!
h. bacán (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
This weekend we're going to Easter Island. - How super, dude!Este fin nos vamos a la Isla de Pascua. - ¡Qué bacán, poh!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (extremely)
a. super- (colloquial) (prefix)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
That guy is super fast. I think he'll win.Ese tipo es superrápido. Creo que va a ganar.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (colloquial) (superintendent) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. el conserje (M), la conserja (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I left a set of keys with the super.Dejé un juego de llaves con el conserje.
superb(
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puhrb
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. magnífico
The food at the two-Michelin-star restaurant was absolutely superb.La comida en el restaurante de dos estrellas Michelín fue absolutamente magnífica.
b. espléndido
This bust is a superb example of the sculptor's ability.Este busto es una espléndida muestra de la habilidad del escultor.
c. estupendo
The salesman's superb performance won him the award "employee of the month."El estupendo rendimiento del vendedor le valió la distinción de "empleado del mes".
