/supeˈɾjoɾ/
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Translation
upper, superior, higher
Word origin
From Latin superior ('higher, upper'), the comparative of superus ('that is above'), from super ('above').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- superior
- English cognates
- superior, super
Grammar
Femininesuperior
Masc pluralsuperiores
Fem pluralsuperiores
Examples
.
We live on the upper floor of the building.
calidad .
This wine has superior quality.
curso .
The upper level of the course is hard.
.
His work is much better than mine.
rota.
The upper part of the table is broken.
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