suprema
“suprema” means “supreme” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
supreme
Also: ultimate, highest
📝 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.
fillet
Also: chicken breast
📝 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.
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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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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'supremus', meaning the highest or the topmost.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.