Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
superior
Pronunciation
IPA/supeˈɾjoɾ/
Meaning
- adjectiveexcellent
Example
Es un producto superior.
It is an excellent product.
More examples
Su desempeño fue superior al esperado.
Their performance was excellent compared with expectations.
Core concept
A higher position or better quality than another.
Common phrases
calidad superior
excellent quality
producto superior
excellent product
Similar words
mejor: Surpasses another in quality or condition in common, neutral speech.
excelente: Offers outstanding, highly satisfying quality.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica superioridad en posición, rango o calidad respecto a otra entidad; se usa para comparar niveles.
Word origin
It comes from Latin super 'above' plus the comparative suffix -ior, originally meaning 'more above' and now used to indicate a higher position, rank, or quality.
Usage tips
- It appears with a in comparisons ('superior a alguien'), is more formal than mejor in everyday speech, and as a noun (el superior) can refer to one's boss.
Other meanings
- upperadjective
- superioradjective
- bossnoun
Opposites
- inferiorinferioradjective
Related words
- superioridadsuperioritynoun