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supremo

supreme

adjective soo-PREH-moh Less Common

Origin: from Latin supremus

Also means

highest

Usage Note

Supremo denotes the highest rank or degree, as in la Corte Suprema ('the Supreme Court') or bene supremo ('the supreme good'). It agrees normally: suprema, supremi, supreme. It carries a solemn, elevated tone.

Examples

"Comanda con autorità suprema."

Natural Translation

He commands with supreme authority.

Literal Translation

He-commands with authority supreme.

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