Spanish word

superioridad

Pronunciation

IPA/supeɾjoɾiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounadvantage

Example

Tenemos superioridad en esta área.

We have the advantage in this area.

Illustration for superioridad (advantage)

More examples

El equipo logró la superioridad numérica tras la expulsión.

The team secured a numerical advantage after the sending-off.

Core concept

A clear edge or advantage over others.

Common phrases

  • tener la superioridad sobre

    hold the upper hand over

  • superioridad numérica

    numerical advantage

Similar words

ventaja: Practical benefit or favorable condition that helps in actions and decision-making.
dominio: Firm control or dominance over a field, area, or group, showing clear power or mastery.

Definition in Spanish

Ventaja o percepción de ventaja que sitúa a alguien o algo en un nivel superior frente a otros.

Word origin

Derived from the adjective superior (from Latin super 'above') plus the abstract noun suffix -idad, forming a noun that denotes the state of being above or having an edge.

Usage tips

  • Use ventaja for a concrete or practical advantage, since superioridad often reads as more formal or abstract and appears in phrases like superioridad numérica or sensación de superioridad.

Other meanings

  • superioritynoun

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