English–Spanish
“unnecessary” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈpeɾflwo/
Example
No digas cosas superfluas.
Don't say unnecessary things.
How to say “unnecessary” in Spanish
“Unnecessary” in Spanish is superfluo.
Liquid spilling over the brim of a full container.
Example sentences with superfluo
La información superflua solo distrae al oyente.
Unnecessary information only distracts the listener.
Tips for using superfluo
- A direct cognate of English superfluous, so the meaning is familiar, but the word sounds formal in everyday Spanish.
Other Spanish words for “unnecessary”
No compres cosas innecesarias.
Don't buy unnecessary things.