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suplemento

soo-pleh-MEHN-toh/supleˈmento/

“suplemento” means “supplement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

supplement, extra fee

Also: insert, surcharge
NounmA2
A colorful storybook illustration showing a single, bright puzzle piece being placed into a nearly finished puzzle to complete a picture of a sun.

📝 In Action

Hay un suplemento de diez euros por la maleta extra.

A2

There is a ten-euro surcharge for the extra suitcase.

Me gusta leer el suplemento dominical del periódico.

B1

I like reading the Sunday supplement of the newspaper.

Este libro tiene un suplemento con mapas detallados.

B1

This book has a supplement with detailed maps.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • recargo (surcharge/extra charge)
  • añadido (addition)
  • anexo (annex/attachment)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • suplemento de precio – extra charge
  • suplemento dominical – Sunday supplement (magazine)
  • pagar un suplemento – to pay an extra fee

supplement

Also: dietary aid
NounmB1
A colorful storybook illustration of a small orange bottle next to a single round pill and a glass of water.

📝 In Action

Tomo un suplemento de vitamina C en invierno.

A2

I take a vitamin C supplement in winter.

Los deportistas usan suplementos de proteínas.

B1

Athletes use protein supplements.

Mi médico me recomendó este suplemento alimenticio.

B2

My doctor recommended this food supplement to me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • suplemento vitamínico – vitamin supplement
  • suplemento alimenticio – food/dietary supplement
  • suplemento de hierro – iron supplement

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "suplemento" in Spanish:

dietary aid→extra fee→insert→supplement→surcharge→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: suplemento

Question 1 of 3

If you are at a hotel and see 'Suplemento de 20€ por desayuno', what does it mean?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
suplementar(to supplement) — Verb
suplementario(supplementary/additional) — Adjective
suplementación(supplementation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'supplementum', which comes from 'supplere' (to fill up or complete).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: supplementFrench: supplémentItalian: supplemento

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'suplemento' the same as 'propina' (tip)?

No. A 'suplemento' is a mandatory extra charge for a specific service or item, whereas a 'propina' is a voluntary tip for good service.

Can I use 'suplemento' for magazine inserts?

Yes! In fact, the extra magazines that come with Sunday newspapers are exactly what 'suplemento' refers to in a media context.

How do I say 'protein supplement' in Spanish?

You say 'suplemento de proteínas' or 'suplemento proteico'.