súper
everyday
The everyday word is súper, which works as "great" or "very". In Mexico people also say padrísimo and chidísimo for something really great.
Meaning: excellent or very (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| súper | everyday |
| Padrísimo | casual, Mexico |
| Chidísimo | slang, Mexico |
Súper can go before an adjective, as in súper bueno, or stand alone to mean "great". Padrísimo and chidísimo are more Mexican and casual.
How does it change in a sentence?
Súper does not change for gender or number. Padrísimo becomes padrísima for feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- The prefix súper is added to many Spanish words, from supermercado to superhéroe.
Examples in context
- La fiesta estuvo súper divertida.The party was super fun.
- ¡Qué padrísimo!How great!
- Está chidísimo tu carro.Your car is super cool.
Example conversation
Ale shows her friend Memo the new apartment she rented in Puebla.
- AleMira, rentamos este departamento.Look, we rented this apartment.
- Memo¡Qué padrísimo, está súper bonito!How great, it is super pretty!
- AleGracias, ven a visitarme.Thanks, come visit me.
