soprannaturale
/so.pran.na.tuˈra.le/
The English word 'supernatural' is translated into Italian as soprannaturale. If unsure, use soprannaturale. It is also spelled sovrannaturale.
Meaning: above nature (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| soprannaturale | /so.pran.na.tuˈra.le/ | |
| sovrannaturale | alternative form |
The term is an adjective meaning 'above nature'.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix sopra- (above/over) and naturale (natural).
Which one should you use?
soprannaturale is the standard spelling, while sovrannaturale is a valid alternative spelling that is more common in certain formal or older contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the adjective is soprannaturali. When used as a noun to mean 'the supernatural', the word is preceded by the definite article il.
How do you pronounce it?
/so.pran.na.tuˈra.le/. The word has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 5th syllable.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'supernatural' for ghosts and magic, Italians might use paranormale for psychic phenomena, keeping soprannaturale more closely tied to divine or religious contexts.
- The term soprannaturale can be used metaphorically in Italian to describe an athlete's performance that seems 'out of this world', much like the English 'superhuman'.
- In Italian, the spelling sovrannaturale with the 'v' is often perceived as more 'elevated' or literary, whereas soprannaturale is the everyday standard for modern speech.
Examples in context
- Lui crede nel soprannaturale.He believes in the supernatural.This sentence shows how to use soprannaturale to express belief in the supernatural.Tatoeba #2006019 by Guybrush88, translation #301618 by jakov
- È possibile credere che le particelle subatomiche, così come le particolarissime forze che le portano a combinarsi per generare la materia, non siano opera di un'Intelligenza Soprannaturale?Is it possible to believe that subatomic particles, as well as the very peculiar forces that lead them to combine to generate matter, are not the work of a Supernatural Intelligence?This sentence uses soprannaturale in the context of a Supernatural Intelligence.Tatoeba #10606950 by carlosalberto, translation #10606936 by carlosalberto
- Molti eretici, streghe e atei furono bruciati sul rogo dell'Inquisizione. Oggi, lo scienziato che incautamente dichiara di credere in un'intelligenza soprannaturale sarà discriminato dai suoi pari materialisti e perseguitato nella sua carriera professionale.Many heretics, witches, and atheists were burned at the stake of the Inquisition. Today, the scientist who unwittingly declares that he believes in a supernatural intelligence will be discriminated against by his materialistic peers and persecuted in his professional career.This sentence uses soprannaturale to describe a supernatural intelligence in a professional or scientific context.Tatoeba #10575332 by carlosalberto, translation #10575280 by carlosalberto
- La casa era piena di presenze sovrannaturali.The house was full of supernatural presences.
- Non credo alle forze sovrannaturali.I don't believe in supernatural forces.
- C'è qualcosa di paranormale in quella stanza.There's something supernatural in that room.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are watching a horror movie at home.
- AlessandroQuesto film parla di un evento soprannaturale.This movie is about a supernatural event.
- SofiaNon credo affatto in un potere soprannaturale.I don't believe in a supernatural power at all.
- AlessandroPerché sei così scettica, Sofia?Why are you so skeptical, Sofia?
- SofiaPreferisco spiegazioni logiche e razionali.I prefer logical and rational explanations.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “supernatural” translations and entries soprannaturale, sovrannaturale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
