What does superior in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word superior in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use superior in Spanish.

The word superior in Spanish means better, greater than, superior to, top, upper, choice, superior, superior, superior, boss, major species, upper toolbar, upper edge, higher education, at the top, higher education, upper limb, superior race, superior being, beyond me, immediate superior, technician, superior technician, bachelor's degree. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word superior

better

adjetivo de una sola terminación (mejor, más bueno)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El equipo derrotado tuvo que reconocer que el adversario era superior. Martín es superior a Daniel en atletismo.
The defeated team had to admit that the opponent was better.

greater than, superior to

(mayor, más grande)

La construcción del centro comercial implica una inversión superior a cien millones de pesos.
The shopping center construction requires an investment greater than 100 million pesos.

top, upper

adjetivo de una sola terminación (que está encima)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El gimnasio se encuentra en el piso superior del edificio.
The gym is located on the top floor of the building.

choice, superior

adjetivo de una sola terminación (excelente, muy bueno)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La repostera solamente usa ingredientes de calidad superior.
The pastry chef only uses choice ingredients.

superior

adjetivo de una sola terminación (especie más evolucionada)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
En el grupo de los primates los seres superiores son los humanos.
Humans are the superior beings in the primates group.

superior, boss

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (jefe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Consulta a tu superior si tienes alguna duda sobre las políticas de la empresa.
Consult your superior if you have any questions about the company's policies.

major species

locución nominal masculina (ser humano) (humans)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El ser humano es el animal superior por excelencia.

upper toolbar

locución nominal femenina (de un programa) (IT)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

upper edge

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

higher education

(educación universitaria)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
María tiene educación superior.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. A university education is a prerequisite for many professions these days.

at the top

locución adverbial (arriba)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Las hélices están ubicadas en la parte superior del helicóptero.
The propellers are located at the top of the helicopter.

higher education

locución nominal femenina (enseñanza universitaria) (university)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nuestro hijo pasará a la enseñanza superior el próximo año.
Our son is starting higher education next year.

upper limb

(brazo o pata delantera) (body: top)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El hombro es la parte de la extremidad superior que está unida al tronco.
The shoulder is the part of the upper limb joined to the upper body.

superior race

(racismo: supremacismo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

superior being

(divinidad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los antiguos griegos creían en muchos seres superiores. ¿Crees que hay un ser superior que juzga nuestros actos?
The ancient Greeks believed in many superior beings.

beyond me

locución adjetiva (coloquial (muy difícil de controlar)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Este problema es muy superior a mis fuerzas, ya no sé cómo resolverlo.
This problem is beyond me; I don't know what more I can do.

immediate superior

(laboral: jefe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mi superior inmediato es muy estricto.

technician, superior technician

locución nominal con flexión de género (ES (persona con titulación) (person)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mi sobrino es técnico superior en higiene dental y trabaja en el consultorio de un odontólogo.
My nephew is a dental hygiene superior technician and works in a dentist's office.

bachelor's degree

(grado académico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Lucía obtuvo el titulado superior después de 6 años.
Lucía obtained her bachelor's degree after 6 years.

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