Sobrehumano (en. Superhuman)

/so.bre.u.'ma.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is superior to the human in strength, abilities, or qualities.
His resistance was almost supernatural; he seemed superhuman.
Su resistencia era casi sobrenatural, parecía sobrehumano.
Referring to extraordinary capabilities that are not characteristic of human beings.
The athlete displayed superhuman performance at the Olympics.
El atleta mostró un rendimiento sobrehumano en los Juegos Olímpicos.
The quality of being extremely exceptional or admirable.
His dedication to work is superhuman.
Su dedicación al trabajo es sobrehumana.

Etymology

The term comes from the combination of the prefix 'super-' which indicates 'beyond' and 'human' which refers to that related to human beings.

Common Phrases and Expressions

superhuman effort
An effort that surpasses the normal capacity of a person.
esfuerzo sobrehumano
superhuman power
A power or ability that is not typical of humans.
poder sobrehumano

Related Words

Übermensch
An individual with qualities that make them superior to others.
superhombre
extraterrestrial
Being originating from another planet, often with superhuman characteristics.
extraterrestre

Slang Meanings

Used to describe someone who accomplishes a lot in a short time.
That guy works like a superhuman; he always finishes everything ahead of schedule.
Ese tipo trabaja como un sobrehumano, siempre termina todo antes de lo previsto.
Refers to a performance well above average.
His ability to solve problems is superhuman.
Su habilidad para resolver problemas es sobrehumana.