súper
super
adjective SOO-pehr Rare
Origin: From Latin super ('above, beyond').
Also means
great
Usage Note
Súper functions as an intensifying adjective or adverb in colloquial Spanish, equivalent to 'super' or 'really' in English (está súper bien = it's super good). The written accent distinguishes it from the prefix super- (attached without a space: supermercado). As a standalone noun it can mean a supermarket (voy al súper). It is informal register.
Examples
"La película está súper bien."
Natural Translation
The film is super good.

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