super-homem

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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)