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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