nounadjective
el supremo
supreme
Que está por encima de todos los demás en nivel, calidad o autoridad.
Definition & meaning
Supremo means supreme, highest, or ultimate. It describes something that holds the highest rank, authority, or degree.
It can also mean final or decisive, especially in formal expressions.
Grammar & Word origin
- An adjective: supremo is masculine singular; its feminine form is suprema .
- It comes from Latin supremus, meaning “highest” or “last.” It is related to the idea of being above everything else.
- It can also be used as a noun in some contexts, such as to refer informally to a supreme court.
Synonyms & antonyms
- máximo — “maximum” or “highest”; often emphasizes the greatest amount or degree rather than authority.
- superior — “higher” or “superior”; does not necessarily imply the highest possible rank.
- último — “last” or “ultimate”; focuses on finality rather than rank.
- Antonym: inferior — “lower” or “inferior” in rank, position, or quality.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Es considerado el juez supremo de esa corte.adjective
He is considered the supreme judge of that court.
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