Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
superficial
Pronunciation
IPA/supeɾfiˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectivesuperficial
Example
No seas superficial, mira más allá.
Don't be superficial; look further.
More examples
La conversación superficial impidió que se conocieran a fondo.
The superficial conversation prevented them from getting to know each other deeply.
Core concept
Shallow, skin-deep surface.
Common phrases
apariencia superficial
superficial appearance
juicio superficial
superficial judgment
conversación superficial
superficial conversation
Similar words
frívolo: Pursues light pleasures and stylish appearances with little seriousness.
vanidoso: Cares excessively about appearance and others' opinions to attract admiration.
Definition in Spanish
Que se limita a la apariencia o a la parte exterior de algo y no profundiza en sus detalles, razones o sentimientos.
Word origin
The adjective derives from Latin superficialis, literally 'above the face' from super 'above' plus facies 'face', and it names what lies on the outer surface.
Usage tips
- In Spanish the adjective normally follows the noun, as in una persona superficial.
Other meanings
- shallowadjective
- skin-deepadjective
Opposites
- profundodeepadjective
Related words
- superficialidadsuperficialitynoun