How to Say "highest" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “highest” is “supremo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
in terms of quality or power
Examples
Él es la autoridad suprema en este país.
He is the supreme authority in this country.
La paz es el bien supremo que buscamos.
Peace is the ultimate good we seek.
El sabor de este chocolate es supremo.
The flavor of this chocolate is supreme (excellent).
Matching the Noun
Since 'supremo' is an adjective, it must match the gender of the noun it describes. Use 'supremo' for masculine nouns and 'suprema' for feminine nouns (e.g., 'la ley suprema').
Placement
Mistake: “El supremo poder.”
Correction: El poder supremo. While it can sometimes go before the noun for emphasis, it usually follows the noun it describes.
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