supremo
“supremo” means “supreme” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
supreme, ultimate
Also: highest, paramount
📝 In Action
Él es la autoridad suprema en este país.
B1He is the supreme authority in this country.
La paz es el bien supremo que buscamos.
B2Peace is the ultimate good we seek.
El sabor de este chocolate es supremo.
B1The flavor of this chocolate is supreme (excellent).
Supreme Court
Also: ultimate authority
📝 In Action
La decisión del Supremo es inapelable.
C1The decision of the Supreme Court is final (cannot be appealed).
El Supremo dictaminó a favor de los ciudadanos.
C1The Supreme Council ruled in favor of the citizens.
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Words that translate to "supremo" in Spanish:
highest→paramount→supreme→supreme court→ultimate→ultimate authority→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: supremo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'supremo' in its noun form, referring to a governing body?
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The word comes directly from the Latin word *supremus*, which meant 'highest' or 'last.' It is the superlative form of *superus* (upper).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'supremo' used only for serious things like politics and law?
No. While it is common in formal contexts (like 'poder supremo'), you can also use 'supremo' casually to mean 'the very best' or 'excellent,' similar to saying 'ultimate' in English, especially when describing quality or experience.
What is the difference between 'supremo' and 'máximo'?
Both mean 'highest,' but 'supremo' usually implies the highest *rank* or *authority* (there is nothing above it), whereas 'máximo' often refers to the highest *quantity* or *degree* (the maximum amount).