superpotenza
/su.per.poˈtɛn.t͡sa/
The Italian word for superpower is superpotenza.
superpotenza is used to refer to a fictional extraordinary ability.
Meaning: fictional extraordinary ability (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of the prefix super- (super) and potenza (power).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of superpotenza is superpotenze.
How do you pronounce it?
/su.per.poˈtɛn.tsa/. The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, superpotenza is primarily used to describe geopolitical world powers like the USA or China. To describe a fictional ability like flight, Italians often use the phrase superpotere.
- If an Italian speaker calls a person a superpotenza, it could be interpreted as a sarcastic way of saying that person is acting much more important than they actually are.
- In Italian, the word potenza can also refer to 'horsepower' when discussing the engine of a car.
Examples in context
- Sai, sarebbe fantastico avere dei superpoteri come volare o diventare invisibile!You know, it would be fantastic to have superpowers like flying or becoming invisible!
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are talking about a movie.
- ChiaraQuel personaggio ha una superpotenza fantastica.That character has a fantastic superpower.
- FrancescoSì, vorrei poter sparire come lui.Yes, I wish I could disappear like him.
- ChiaraSarebbe utile per evitare il traffico.It would be useful for avoiding traffic.
- FrancescoÈ proprio la superpotenza perfetta!It is truly the perfect superpower!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry superpotenza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
