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"Super" is a form of "super", an adjective which is often translated as "estupendo". "TU" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "sindicato". Learn more about the difference between "TU" and "super" below.
TU(
ti
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yu
)An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. el sindicato (M)
(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).
The TU ensures that we have good wages.El sindicato garantiza que tengamos buenos sueldos.
b. el gremio (M) (Latin America)
(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).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The TU is negotiating with the head of the company.El gremio está negociando con el director de la compañía.
super(
su
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puhr
)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.
