super-homem

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Calque of German Übermensch. By surface analysis, super- +‎ homem.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌsu.peɾˈõ.mẽj̃/ [ˌsu.peɾˈõ.mẽɪ̯̃]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌsu.peɾˈo.mẽj̃/ [ˌsu.peɾˈo.mẽɪ̯̃]

Noun

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super-homem m (plural super-homens)

  1. (philosophy) superman; übermensch (person who has transcended his humanity)
  2. (fiction) superman (person of extraordinary or superhuman powers)