Sobrenaturales (en. Supernatural)

/so.βɾe.na.tuˈɾa.le.s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Quality of that which exceeds the natural or that is related to phenomena that cannot be explained scientifically.
Legends about supernatural beings are very common in various cultures.
Las leyendas sobre seres sobrenaturales son muy comunes en varias culturas.
Referring to events or entities that are considered extraordinary or fantastic.
Cases of supernatural phenomena have been the subject of many documentaries.
Los casos de fenómenos sobrenaturales han sido tema de muchos documentales.

Etymology

From Latin 'supernaturalem', which means 'beyond nature'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

supernatural phenomena
Events that cannot be explained by science and are considered part of the extraordinary.
fenómenos sobrenaturales
to believe in the supernatural
To have faith or to regard as reality that which escapes natural laws.
creer en lo sobrenatural

Related Words

supernaturalism
Philosophical current that supports the existence of phenomena beyond nature.
sobrenaturalismo
paranormal
Referring to events that are outside the realm of the normal.
paranormal

Slang Meanings

Strange things
That movie is full of supernatural things that blew my mind.
Esa película está llena de cosas sobrenaturales que me volaron la cabeza.
Lies or incredible stories
Don't tell me supernatural tales, I don't believe you.
No me cuentes cuentos sobrenaturales, no te creo.