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archi-
A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., auto, pre).
1. (colloquial) (extremely)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. ultra-
Los padres de Marisa son archiconservadores. No creo que estén contentos con la carrera que eligió.Marisa's parents are ultraconservative. I don't think they'll be happy with her career choice.
b. super
Tengo una pregunta archiimportante para hacerte: ¿te acordaste de traer el pasaporte?I have a super important question to ask; did you remember to bring your passport?
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡No te puedo creer! ¿Cómo que no lo conoces? ¡Es un actor archiconocido!I can't believe you! How come you don't know him? He's an extremely well-known actor!
¿Por qué sales con Remo? Es un tipo archiestúpido.Why are you dating Remo? He's an utterly stupid guy.
2. (superior)
a. arch-
¿Quién es el archienemigo de Batman? - ¡El Guasón, por supuesto!Who is Batman's archenemy? - The Joker, of course!
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