Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
superannuated
obsoleto
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
B2 adjective
superb
excelente
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
C1 adverb
Superbly
de manera excelente
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
C2 adjective
supercilious
arrogante
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
C2 adjective
supererogatory
supererogatorio
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
B2 adjective
superficial
superficial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
C2 noun
superfluity
superfluidad
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
C1 adjective
superfluous
superfluo
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
B2 noun
superfoods
superalimentos
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
C2 verb
superheat
sobrecalentar
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
C1 verb
superimpose
superponer
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
C2 verb
superintend
supervisar
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
C2 noun
superintendence
supervisión
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
B2 noun
superintendent
superintendente
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
B2 adjective
Superior
superior; mejor que el promedio
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
B2 noun
Superiority
superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
C1 adjective
superlative
superlativo
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
A2 noun
supermarket
supermercado
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
C2 adjective
supernal
celestial
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
B2 adjective
Supernatural
sobrenatural
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
C2 adjective
supernumerary
suplementario
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
C1 verb
supersede
reemplazar
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
C1 adjective
Supersonic
más rápido que la velocidad del sonido; relacionado con velocidades mayores que la del sonido
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
B2 noun
Superstition
superstición
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.