super
/ˈsu.per/
The Italian word for better than usual is super. Wiktionary also lists sopra.
Meaning: better than usual (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| super | /ˈsu.per/ |
| sopra | /ˈso.pra/ |
The term is used as an adjective to describe something that is better than what is typically expected or usual.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈsu.per/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Unlike English where 'super' often needs a noun, an Italian can simply say È super! to describe a person's personality or an event.
- In modern Italian, super is frequently used as a prefix to create new adjectives, such as superveloce for 'super fast' or supermoderno for 'super modern'.
- The word super is a direct borrowing from the Latin word super, which originally meant 'above' or 'beyond'.
Examples in context
- Chi ha vinto il Super Bowl?Who won the Super Bowl?This sentence shows how to use super in the context of the Super Bowl.Tatoeba #4881450 by Guybrush88, translation #3738136 by CK
- Guarderà il Super Bowl con lui.She'll watch the Super Bowl with him.This sentence demonstrates the use of super in a sentence about watching the Super Bowl.Tatoeba #9635590 by Guybrush88, translation #8513506 by CH
- Guarderà il Super Bowl con lei.He'll watch the Super Bowl with her.Tatoeba #10367491 by Guybrush88, translation #8513505 by CH
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are talking about a friend's performance.
- FrancescoOggi il suo umore è super.Today her mood is better than usual.
- MartinaSì, sembra molto felice.Yes, she seems very happy.
- FrancescoHa avuto una giornata super.She had a better than usual day.
- MartinaSpero che continui così.I hope it continues like this.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “super” translations and entries super, sopra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sopra, super, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
