súper
The English phrase 'super' can be translated into Portuguese as súper, meaning better than usual.
súper is used as an adjective to describe something that is better than usual.
Meaning: better than usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
In informal speech, you may encounter mega as a popular way to intensify a word. For formal contexts, use extremamente to translate 'extremely' or altamente when you want to denote a superior level of quality or performance.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the word super is widely used in informal situations.
Did you know?
- While súper is a common adjective, Brazilians frequently use the word top as a modern, English-derived synonym to describe something of high quality.
- The root of super is used in the verb superar, which describes the act of overcoming a personal struggle or surpassing a physical limit.
- If you want to use 'super' as an intensifier for an adjective in Brazil, such as saying 'super fast', it is more common to use the prefix super- attached directly to the word rather than as a standalone word.
Examples in context
- A festa foi super animada.The party was super lively.
- O filme é super legal.The movie is super cool.
- Vamos fazer uma viagem mega divertida.Let's go on a mega fun trip.
- Eles são mega talentosos.They are mega talented.
- Esse livro é hiperinteressante.This book is hyper-interesting.
Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are discussing a new project.
- MarianaComo ficou o seu relatório, Gabriel?How did your report turn out, Gabriel?
- GabrielAcho que ficou súper!I think it turned out super!
- MarianaQue ótimo, vou ler agora.That's great, I'll read it now.
- GabrielEspero que você goste.I hope you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “super” translations and entries súper, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
