superpoder
/ˌsupeɾpoˈdeɾ/
The English phrase 'super power' is translated into Spanish as superpoder.
The term refers to an extraordinary ability or strength possessed by a fictional character, such as a superhero.
Which one should you use?
While the English phrase is written as two separate words, the Spanish term is written as a single word: superpoder. For more formal contexts, you might use the phrases poder sobrehumano (superhuman power) or poderes extraordinarios (extraordinary powers).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, 'superpowers', use superpoderes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌsupeɾpoˈdeɾ/
Did you know?
- While 'superpoder' refers to fiction, the root word poder is a crucial legal term used to describe a 'power of attorney' or a formal authorization to act on someone's behalf.
- In casual conversation, the prefix super- is often used as an intensifier similar to 'really' or 'very'. A person might describe a meal as superrico to mean 'really tasty' without implying any magical properties.
- The term superpoder is likely a 'calque', meaning it was directly modeled after the English structure 'superpower' rather than evolving naturally from Latin roots within Spanish.
Examples in context
- El superhéroe tiene poderes sobrehumanos.The superhero has superhuman powers.
- La heroína posee poderes extraordinarios.The heroine possesses extraordinary powers.
- Ese personaje tiene poderes especiales.That character has special powers.
- Los superhéroes tienen superpoderes asombrosos.Superheroes have amazing superpowers.
- Su superpoder es la invisibilidad.His super power is invisibility.
- Ese personaje tiene un superpoder increíble.That character has an incredible super power.
- No sé qué superpoder elegiría yo.I don't know which super power I would choose.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about a new movie in a cafe.
- Javier¿Cuál es tu superpoder favorito de la película?What is your favorite super power from the movie?
- MaríaMe encanta el superpoder de volar.I love the super power of flying.
- JavierEs un gran superpoder para viajar.It is a great super power for traveling.
- MaríaSí, sería muy divertido.Yes, it would be very fun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry superpoder, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries superpoder, CC BY-SA 4.0.
