Super Mario
/ˈsu.per ˈma.rjo/word by word
Super Mario is the Italian name for the main character in the video game series created by Nintendo.
How do you pronounce it?
It consists of 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While Mario is a classic name, it is often used in the Italian idiom Mario Rossi to refer to an anonymous or average person, similar to 'John Doe' in English.
- In Italian, the word super can be used as a standalone adjective to describe something as 'great' or 'excellent' without needing a noun to follow it.
- The name 'Mario' is often considered a masculine counterpart to the name 'Maria' due to folk etymology, even though they have distinct historical roots.
Examples in context
- Sta giocando a Super Mario Bros.She's playing Super Mario Bros.This sentence is useful for describing someone playing the game with the form Super Mario.Tatoeba #2020337 by Guybrush88, translation #2020332 by Spamster
- Ho comprato un gioco con Super Mario.I bought a game with Super Mario.
- Il mio preferito è Super Mario.My favorite is Super Mario.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are discussing video games in a living room.
- LorenzoTi piace Super Mario?Do you like Super Mario?
- GiuliaSì, lo adoro!Yes, I love him!
- LorenzoVuoi giocare con me?Do you want to play with me?
- GiuliaCerto, iniziamo subito.Sure, let's start right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (super, Mario) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mario, super, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
