superbo
/suˈpɛr.bo/
In Italian, the word for superb is superbo.
superbo is used to describe something of the highest quality or something that is exceptionally good.
Meaning: of the highest quality, exceptionally good (adj)
Which one should you use?
While superbo is used to describe high quality, it can also mean 'haughty' or 'arrogant' when it is used to describe a person's attitude.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use superba for feminine singular nouns, superbi for masculine plural nouns and superbe for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /suˈpɛr.bo/.
Did you know?
- In Catholic theology, which heavily influenced the Italian language, superbia is considered the root of all sins and the most serious of the seven deadly sins.
- In Italian, the concept of 'pride' is split between orgoglio, which is often positive, and superbia, the noun form of superbo, which is almost always negative.
- The prefix super- in superbo is related to the Italian preposition sopra, meaning 'above', reflecting the idea of being 'above' others in status or quality.
Examples in context
- Il tempo è superbo, e il mare è calmo.The weather is superb, and the sea is calm.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe the weather using superbo.Tatoeba #10615902 by Bethanielle, translation #9333478 by AlanF_US
- La tua performance è stata davvero eccellente!Your performance was truly superb!
- Hai fatto un lavoro magnifico!You've done a superb job!
- La tua abilità è davvero incredibile!Your ability is truly superb!
- Il tuo nuovo vestito è semplicemente stupendo!Your new dress is simply superb!
- Che serata meravigliosa! Grazie per l'ospitalità!What a superb evening! Thank you for your hospitality!
- La vista sul lago è semplicemente sbalorditiva!The lake view is simply superb!
- La tua voce è davvero straordinaria!Your voice is truly superb!
- Il servizio in questo ristorante è superbo.The service in this restaurant is superb.
- Hai fatto un lavoro superbo.You did a superb job.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are dining at a high-end restaurant.
- ChiaraFrancesco, prova questo piatto.Francesco, try this dish.
- FrancescoHai ragione, il sapore è superbo!You are right, the flavor is superb!
- ChiaraLo chef è davvero bravissimo.The chef is truly very talented.
- FrancescoSì, è una cena perfetta.Yes, it is a perfect dinner.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry superbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
