Superior (en. Superior)

/supeɾioɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is higher in position or degree.
The superior building has ten floors.
El edificio superior tiene diez pisos.
That surpasses another in quality or quantity.
This product is superior in quality to the previous one.
Este producto es superior en calidad al anterior.
That occupies a higher hierarchy.
The senior manager decided to implement changes in the company.
El gerente superior decidió implementar cambios en la empresa.

Etymology

From Latin 'superior', which means 'the one who is above'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be superior to
To have a higher level in comparison to something or someone.
ser superior a
superior position
A higher location or state in a hierarchy.
posición superior
more superior
An incorrect way of saying that something is even higher than another that is already superior.
más superior

Related Words

superiority
Quality of being superior to someone or something.
superioridad
superiorly
In a superior manner.
superiormente
to surpass
To overcome or be above something.
superar

Slang Meanings

Something of very high quality.
This movie is superior; you should watch it.
Esta película es superior, deberías verla.
A person who believes they are better than others.
Don't be so superior; we are all equal here.
No seas tan superior, todos somos iguales aquí.