supersaiyajin
/supeɾsaiʝaxin/from spelling rules
The English phrase "super saiyan" is translated into Spanish as supersaiyajin.
This phrase refers to the powerful transformed state of a Saiyan warrior from the Dragon Ball series.
Which one should you use?
The most straightforward way to say 'Super Saiyan' informally is simply using Súper Saiyan as it is. In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, you may come across the term Supersaiyano.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, the term Supersaiyano is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾsaiʝaxin/
Did you know?
- Because of the anime's massive cultural impact, even Spanish-speaking sports commentators use supersaiyajin as a metaphor for an athlete achieving an unbelievable level of power during a game.
- The Spanish spelling saiyajin is a phonetic transcription designed to be closer to the original Japanese pronunciation than the English 'saiyan'.
- The variation supersaiyano is an example of linguistic adaptation where Spanish speakers apply the standard 'o' ending for masculine nouns to a foreign Japanese term.
Examples in context
- Los guerreros del universo Dragon Ball pueden transformarse en Súper Saiyajin.The warriors of the Dragon Ball universe can transform into Super Saiyans.
- ¡Viste ese poder! Goku se convirtió en Súper Saiyan.Did you see that power? Goku turned into a Super Saiyan.
- Gokú alcanzó el nivel de Supersaiyano en su última batalla.Goku attained the Super Saiyan level in his last battle.
- Él es un supersaiyajin muy fuerte.He is a very strong super saiyan.
- ¿Quieres ver el poder de un supersaiyajin?Do you want to see the power of a super saiyan?
- Ese personaje alcanzó el estado de supersaiyajin.That character reached the super saiyan state.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite anime characters.
- MaríaJavier, ¿quién es tu personaje favorito?Javier, who is your favorite character?
- JavierMe gusta mucho el supersaiyajin Vegeta.I really like the super saiyan Vegeta.
- MaríaÉl es muy orgulloso y poderoso.He is very proud and powerful.
- JavierSí, es el mejor guerrero.Yes, he is the best warrior.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
