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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