Spanish word

superpotencia

Pronunciation

IPA/supeɾpoˈtenθja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsuperpower

Example

Estados Unidos sigue siendo una superpotencia.

The United States still stands as a superpower.

Illustration for superpotencia (superpower)

More examples

Hoy en día pocos países pueden ser considerados una superpotencia.

Nowadays few countries can be considered a superpower.

Core concept

A great power able to shape global politics and economics.

Common phrases

  • ser una superpotencia

    be a superpower

  • convertirse en una superpotencia

    become a superpower

Similar words

poder: General power that affects or controls people, decisions, or circumstances.
potencia: Significant strength or capability that allows an entity to project influence.
influencia: Capacity that sways others' views or actions through persuasion or leverage.
poderío: Military or economic power notable for its scale and ability to project force.

Definition in Spanish

País con capacidad sobresaliente para proyectar poder militar, económico o político a escala mundial e influir decisivamente en asuntos internacionales.

Word origin

Derived from super- plus potencia (potencia from Latin potentia meaning 'power'), the term names a country able to shape global politics and economics.

Usage tips

  • Not a word for personal ability in Spanish; while English 'superpower' can mean an extraordinary personal ability, Spanish superpotencia refers to states and their global power.

Other meanings

  • great powernoun
  • world powernoun

Related words

  • superpotentesuperpotentadjective

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