suprema
/soo-PREH-mah/
supreme
The word 'suprema' can describe something of the highest rank, like a crown.
suprema(adjective)
supreme
?highest in rank or quality
ultimate
?the final or best version of something
,highest
?the top level of power or authority
📝 In Action
Alcanzó la felicidad suprema rodeada de su familia.
B2She reached supreme happiness surrounded by her family.
La corte suprema tomará la decisión final mañana.
B1The supreme court will make the final decision tomorrow.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
This is the feminine form of 'supremo.' You use it when the thing you are describing is feminine (ending in -a), like 'la corte' or 'la felicidad.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong ending
Mistake: "El poder suprema."
Correction: El poder supremo. Because 'poder' is a masculine word, you must use the -o ending.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use 'suprema' when you want to emphasize that something is at the very top level, with nothing above it.
In a culinary context, 'suprema' refers to a boneless cut or fillet of meat.
suprema(noun)
fillet
?a boneless cut of chicken or fish
chicken breast
?specifically the breast meat when served as a cut
📝 In Action
Hoy voy a cocinar una suprema de pollo con limón.
B1Today I am going to cook a chicken fillet with lemon.
El camarero nos recomendó la suprema de salmón.
A2The waiter recommended the salmon fillet to us.
💡 Grammar Points
Food Noun
In this case, 'suprema' is a noun itself, not just a description. It's always feminine, so you say 'una suprema.'
⭐ Usage Tips
At a Restaurant
In Argentina and Uruguay, a 'suprema' usually refers specifically to a breaded chicken breast, similar to a schnitzel.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suprema
Question 1 of 2
If you are at a restaurant in Buenos Aires and order a 'suprema', what are you likely to get?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'suprema' always refer to food?
No. While it is very common on menus to mean a fillet of meat, it is also the feminine form of 'supreme' used to describe anything of the highest rank, like a court or a feeling.
What is the difference between 'pechuga' and 'suprema'?
'Pechuga' is the anatomical part (the breast of the bird). 'Suprema' is more of a culinary term for that breast meat prepared and served as a fillet.