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"Superiores" is a form of "superior", an adjective which is often translated as "superior". "Técnicos" is a form of "técnico", an adjective which is often translated as "technical". Learn more about the difference between "superiores" and "técnicos" below.
superior(
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peh
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (better)
a. superior
Nuestra carne es superior porque nuestras vacas no son criadas en lotes de engorde.Our meat is superior because our cows are not raised in feedlots.
a. excellent
Este vino está bien, pero el que trajiste es superior.This wine is okay, but the one you brought is excellent.
3. (above)
4. (religious)
a. superior
Mi hermano es el monje superior del monasterio local.My brother is the superior monk of the local monastery.
a. superior
Aunque eran superiores en número, las tropas británicas fueron derrotadas.Although they were superior in number, the British troops were defeated.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
7. (boss)
a. superior
Mi superior me hace ir a trabajar incluso cuando estoy enfermo.My superior makes me go to work even when I'm sick.
8. (religious)
a. superior
El superior de la abadía está a cargo del proyecto de construcción del monasterio.The superior of the abbey is in charge of the monastery building project.
b. mother superior (feminine)
La superiora dijo que iba a rezar por mi esposo enfermo.The mother superior said she will pray for my sick husband.
técnico, el técnico, la técnica(
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nee
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. technical
"Infarto de miocardio" es el término técnico utilizado en la medicina para ataque al corazón."Myocardial infarction" is the technical term used in medicine for a heart attack.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (profession)
a. technician
¿Conoces a un buen técnico? Necesito que arreglen mi computadora.Do you know a good technician? I need to have my computer fixed.
b. expert
Los técnicos han encontrado una brecha en nuestro sistema de seguridad.Experts have found a breach in our security system.
c. specialist
Los técnicos han declarado que nuestra fábrica cumple con todas las pautas medioambientales.Specialists have declared that our factory complies with all environmental guidelines.
d. repairman (of large appliances)
El técnico dijo que sería mejor comprar una lavadora nueva.The repair man said that it would be better to buy a new washer.
3. (sports)
a. coach (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Me parece que el técnico de una selección debería ser ciudadano de ese país.I think that the coach of a national team should be a citizen of that country.
b. manager (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Al técnico le mostraron una tarjeta roja por gritarle al árbitro.They showed the manager a red card for yelling at the referee.
c. trainer
Dicen que el técnico no se llevaba con el mejor jugador, y por eso se fue.They say that the trainer didn't get along with the best player, and that's why he left.
