supergenial
/supeɾxenjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "supercool" can be translated into Spanish as supergenial.
The word supergenial is used to describe something that is very cool. While supergenial is a way to express this, you may also use genial to mean the same thing in an informal way or impresionante if you wish to say that something is impressive or awesome.
Meaning: very cool (adj)
Which one should you use?
supergenial is the specific term for "supercool," whereas genial is an informal way to express being cool. If you want to convey that something is impressive or awesome in a more formal context, use impresionante.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾxenjal/
Did you know?
- The word genial shares the same root as the English word 'genius'. In Spanish, it transitioned from meaning 'related to a guiding spirit' to meaning 'great' or 'cool'.
- While supergenial is used in many places, someone from Mexico might prefer padre or chido to say something is 'cool'. Using supergenial in Mexico can sound like a textbook or a dubbed movie.
- In Spain, the word guay is the most common way to say 'cool'. To make it 'supercool', people often say superguay instead of supergenial.
Examples in context
- ¡Esa fiesta estuvo chévere!That party was supercool!
- La película que vimos ayer estuvo genial.The movie we watched yesterday was supercool.
- ¡El concierto estuvo bacán!The concert was supercool!
- Ese plan es supergenial.That plan is supercool.
- Tu nueva casa es supergenial.Your new house is supercool.
- La fiesta de ayer fue supergenial.Yesterday's party was supercool.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about a new movie.
- Sofía¿Viste la película nueva?Did you see the new movie?
- AlejandroSí, es supergenial.Yes, it is supercool.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno que te gustó!I'm glad you liked it!
- AlejandroDeberías verla también, Sofía.You should see it too, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
