Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| superauto | /supeɾauto/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| supercarro | /supeɾkaro/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| supercoche | /supeɾˈkot͡ʃe/ | masculine |
All forms of this word refer to any high-performance sports car. In formal contexts, you may also see the terms Automóvil de alta gama to mean high-end car or Automóvil deportivo de lujo for luxury sports car.
Which one should you use?
While superauto is a valid term, it is often perceived as more technical or less common in casual conversation than supercoche or supercarro.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, supercarro is more frequently used than supercoche. Additionally, the term carrazo is used in some Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico and Argentina.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural of supercoche, add an 's' to the end to get supercoches. Similarly, you can form the plural of supercarro by adding an 's' to get supercarros.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/supeɾauto/'}
Did you know?
- The word carro in supercarro originates from the Gaulish word karros via Latin, which originally described a two-wheeled Celtic war chariot.
- The word coche in supercoche shares an ancestor with the English word 'coach', which originally referred to a large carriage from the town of Kocs in Hungary.
- While supercoche describes the vehicle, the term carrazo uses the augmentative suffix -azo to imply the car is not just fast but impressively large or expensive.
Examples in context
- Me encanta ese automóvil de alta gama. Es simplemente impresionante.I love that high-end car. It is simply impressive.
- ¡Vaya cochazo! ¿Dónde conseguiste ese?Wow, what an awesome car! Where did you get it?
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at a car magazine.
- MaríaMira este superauto en la revista.Look at this supercar in the magazine.
- JavierEs increíble, me encanta el diseño.It's incredible, I love the design.
- MaríaCuesta millones de euros, Javier.It costs millions of euros, Javier.
- JavierLo sé, pero es un sueño.I know, but it's a dream.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “supercar” translations and entries superauto, supercarro, supercoche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries superauto, supercarro, supercoche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
