Superioridad (en. Superiority)

/supeɾjoɾiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State or quality of being superior in some aspect.
The superiority of the product is reflected in its quality.
La superioridad del producto se refleja en su calidad.
Advantage or preeminence over others.
Most believed that their team had tactical superiority.
La mayoría sostenía que su equipo tenía superioridad táctica.
Sense of being at a higher level in relation to another.
That company strives to demonstrate its superiority in the market.
Esa empresa se esfuerza por demostrar su superioridad en el mercado.

Etymology

From Latin 'superioritas', derived from 'superior' which means 'higher'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sense of superiority
An attitude of seeing oneself above others.
sentido de superioridad
moral superiority
Belief that one group has a higher ethics than another.
superioridad moral
technical superiority
Advantage in comparative skills and technologies.
superioridad técnica

Related Words

inferiority
Condition of being inferior or being at a lower level.
inferioridad
domination
Action of dominating; influence or control over others.
dominación
superior
That is above; higher in quality or position.
superior

Slang Meanings

Being the best at something.
In sports, superiority is measured by the championships won.
En el deporte, la superioridad se mide por los campeonatos ganados.
Arrogant attitude from feeling superior.
You should not show superiority; that can offend others.
No debes mostrar superioridad; eso puede ofender a otros.